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The Lighter Side

NRDs Race to Get New Republican River Project Operational by Summer Lori Potter, The Kearney Hub ALMA — The race is on to complete the purchase of a Lincoln County farm, drill wells and build pipelines for a project to enhance Republican and South Platte river flows with groundwater by next summer. In October, four southwest Nebraska natural resources districts

(NRDs) — Upper, Middle and Lower Republican, and Twin Platte — announced plans to purchase 19,300 acres of farmland in southern Lincoln County, of which 16,000 is irrigated, for $83 million. The property is owned by a group of investors from Delaware. Three-quarters of the acres are in the Republican Basin, and onequarter is in the South Platte Basin.

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The project will help the three Republican Basin NRDs meet their responsibilities for 1943 Republican River compact compliance, specifically to ensure adequate flows to Kansas. Twin Platte’s one-fourth share of the water will be used to reduce streamflow depletions in the South Platte River. Continued on page 18

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Markets Grains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Government Report Government Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Ag Management Central Platte Natural Resources District to Pay $8,000 Per Acre-Foot for Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Livestock News Heartland Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Production News Ag Groups Differ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

MARKET GLANCE Livestock and Products, Weekly Average

Crops, Daily Spot Prices Year Ago 4 Wks Ago 11/9/12

Nebraska Slaughter Steer 35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$126.39 124.99 123.89 Nebraska Feeder Steers, Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .158.476 163.67 162.60 Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151.48 151.17 140.89 Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .189.92 191.15 193.14 Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.24 81.52 77.88 Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* * * Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . . .91.19 86.27 85.88 Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .167.50 89.00 92.63 Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411.25 309.56 303.30

Wheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.22 Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.44 Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.60 Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .10.84 Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .3.39

8.08 7.48 14.38 12.63 4.07

8.53 7.44 14.31 12.57 3.79

Hay (per ton) Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . . .190.00 Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . . .132.50 Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . .92.50 Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231.50 Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76.00 * No market.

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Weather

Weather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Al Dutcher Report

Allen Dutcher

The significant weather event of the past two weeks occurred on 11/10 when a powerful upper air trough moved into the Central Plains. Isolated severe weather hit portions of central and eastern Nebraska as thunderstorms brought wind and hail to the area. Many of the thunderstorms were moving with forward speeds of 50 mph or greater. Light to moderate snow accumulations were reported across portions of the Panhandle, but the central third of the state failed to receive measurable moisture. This area was once again caught in the dry slot of the storm as the surface low lifted into the upper Midwest. Heavy snow fell across Montana, North Dakota and southern Canada. A significant foundation of snow now exists (6-20 inches) and should mitigate the prospects of a warm winter like 2012. The latest 30 and 90 day outlooks by the Climate Prediction Center have also switched to a colder than normal forecast across the northern Plains, likely reflecting the potential temperature impact of this snow field. For Nebraska, no discernable temperature or precipitation trends were indicated in the 30 and 90 day outlooks. Week One Forecast, 11/24 - 11/30: The cold front that moved through the state Thanksgiving evening has pushed well east of the region. Although temperatures on 11/24 will moderate slightly, a more substantial shot of the Arctic air is projected to slide southward through the Dakotas on 11/25. Models indicate that some light flurry activity could develop across the northern Panhandle and northwestern Sandhills by the evening hours of 11/25 and spread

southward during the overnight hours. If the models have correctly interpreted this surge correctly, the southern Panhandle could see a period of sustained upslope flow on 11/26, as the cold air dams up against the Rockies and develops enough lift to generate several inches of accumulating snowfall. Some light snow/flurries are possible across southwest and west central Nebraska, but accumulating snow is not currently expected. A cold, but quiet weather day is expected on 11/27, before another reinforcing shot of cold air moves through the state on 11/28. Current model output indicates that the northern third of the state could see some light snow, with the north central and northeast Nebraska having the highest odds of receiving a dusting of snow. A surface low is projected to develop near southwestern Kansas on 11/29 and move some warmer air into the state from the southern Plains. To our north, Arctic air will remain in place and is expected to be pulled southward as the surface low passes to our east on 11/30. Currently, weather models indicate light snow will develop across the entire state, but significant accumulations are not currently projected. High Temperatures: 11/24 (46 NE - 60 SW), 11/25 (35 N - 45 S), 11/26 (25 N - 38 S), 11/27 (25 NE - 40 SW), 11/28 (25 NC - 38 SW), 11/29 (38 N - 51 S), 11/30 (20 NC - 35 SE). Week Two Forecast, 12/1 - 12/7: Weather models are all over the place in regards to the weather conditions expected during this period. Very cold and dry conditions are indicated for 12/1, but models quickly shift the cold air east of the state on 12/2. Another shot of cold air is depicted to sweep through the state on 12/3 and last through 12/4 before warmer air rebuilds into the central U.S. on 12/5. Models currently indicate little moisture will be available with this cold air surge and nothing more than flurries are expected. High pressure then dominates the remainder of the forecast with a substantial warming trend. High Temperatures: 12/1 (25 NE - 38 W), 12/2 (42 NE - 53 SW), 12/3 (35 NC - 42 S), 12/4 (18 NE - 28 W), 12/5 (38 NE - 60 W), 12/6 (50 E 65 SW), 12/7 (52 NW - 65 SE).

Weather Outlook

Western

Central

Eastern

Sunday, November 25

High: 45 Low: 21

High: 46 Low: 30

High: 48 Low: 32 Chance of Precip: 5%

Chance of Precip: 20%

Partly Cloudy

Isolated Wintry Mix

Agricultural Summary: For the week ending November 18, 2012, above normal temperatures with virtually no precipitation combined for a mild week that was good for field work, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. The state continues in extreme drought with soil moisture profiles depleted. During the past 60 days, the western two-thirds of the state received less than one inch of precipitation. Statewide, the topsoil moisture rating is the lowest for this time of year since 1999. Due to short soil moisture supplies, winter wheat emergence continues behind average with thin and spotty stands reported. The winter wheat crop rated only 17 percent in good condition which is the poorest rating since 1990. Producers in western counties continue trying to harvest remaining corn acres that were

downed by high winds last month. Other field activities included fall tillage and fertilizer applications. Soil temperatures averaged in the mid 40s except for a few southwestern counties where soil temperatures were in the low 50s. Weather Summary: Statewide, little or no precipitation was recorded with only trace amounts reported in the Panhandle. Average temperatures across the state ranged from 1 to 4 degrees above normal. Highs reached the mid 60s and lows were mainly in the teens but dropped to single digits in the Panhandle. Field Crops Report: Winter wheat emerged was 92 percent, behind 100 percent last year and average. Wheat conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 27 poor, 43 fair, and 17 good, well below 78 percent good to excellent last year and 65 average.

Chance of Precip: 5%

Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 7:35 AM - Sunset: 5:11 PM

Sunrise: 7:54 AM - Sunset: 5:22 PM

Sunrise: 7:30 AM - Sunset: 5:02 PM

Monday, November 26

High: 34 Low: 28

High: 30 Low: 12

High: 34 Low: 30

Chance of Precip: 15%

Chance of Precip: 35%

Isolated Snow Showers

Scattered Snow Showers Sunrise: 7:56 AM - Sunset: 5:22 PM

Sunrise: 7:32 AM - Sunset: 5:02 PM

Tuesday, November 27

Sunrise: 7:36 AM - Sunset: 5:11 PM

High: 41 Low: 34

Chance of Precip: 10%

Mostly Cloudy

High: 37 Low: 19

High: 41 Low: 34

Chance of Precip: 20%

Chance of Precip: 10%

Chance of Precip: 35%

Partly Cloudy

Isolated Snow Showers Sunrise: 7:57 AM - Sunset: 5:21 PM

Scattered Wintry Mix

Sunrise: 7:33 AM - Sunset: 5:01 PM

Wednesday, November 28

Sunrise: 7:37 AM - Sunset: 5:10 PM

High: 34 Low: 19

High: 21 Low: 14

Chance of Precip: 5%

Chance of Precip: 0%

Isolated Showers

Snow Flurries

High: 34 Low: 21 Chance of Precip: 5%

Wintry Mix

Sunrise: 7:39 AM - Sunset: 5:10 PM

Sunrise: 7:58 AM - Sunset: 5:21 PM

Sunrise: 7:34 AM - Sunset: 5:01 PM

Thursday, November 29

High: 23 Low: 10

High: 14 Low: 1

Chance of Precip: 0%

Snow

High: 23 Low: 10 Chance of Precip: 5%

Snow Flurries

Sunrise: 7:40 AM - Sunset: 5:10 PM

Sunrise: 7:59 AM - Sunset: 5:21 PM

Sunrise: 7:35 AM - Sunset: 5:01 PM

Friday, November 30

High: 19 Low: 12 Partly Cloudy

High: 12 Low: 9 Mostly Sunny

High: 19 Low: 14 Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 7:41 AM - Sunset: 5:09 PM

Sunrise: 8:00 AM - Sunset: 5:20 PM

Sunrise: 7:36 AM - Sunset: 5:00 PM

Saturday, December 01

High: 27 Low: 18 Sunny

High: 21 Low: 14 Sunny

High: 27 Low: 18 Sunny

Sunrise: 7:42 AM - Sunset: 5:09 PM

Sunrise: 8:01 AM - Sunset: 5:20 PM

Sunrise: 7:37 AM - Sunset: 5:00 PM

Sunday, December 02

High: 32 Low: 19 Sunny

High: 27 Low: 9 Mostly Sunny

High: 32 Low: 19 Sunny

Sunrise: 7:43 AM - Sunset: 5:09 PM

Sunrise: 8:02 AM - Sunset: 5:20 PM

Sunrise: 7:38 AM - Sunset: 5:00 PM

Monday, December 03

High: 30 Low: 23 Mostly Sunny

High: 28 Low: 25 Mostly Sunny

High: 27 Low: 23 Mostly Sunny

Sunrise: 7:44 AM - Sunset: 5:09 PM

Sunrise: 8:03 AM - Sunset: 5:20 PM

Sunrise: 7:39 AM - Sunset: 5:00 PM

Tuesday, December 04

High: 41 Low: 36 Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 7:44 AM - Sunset: 5:09 PM

Nebraska Weather and Crops Report

November 22, 2012

High: 36 Low: 21 Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 8:04 AM - Sunset: 5:19 PM

High: 37 Low: 36 Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 7:40 AM - Sunset: 5:00 PM

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November 22, 2012

Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Country Living

Holiday Stress Susan Hansen, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Colfax County The holiday season is often stressful for many people. So many things need to be done. Or we think they need to be done. The pressures of making extra preparations sometimes spoil the event. Try to reduce the tension, pressure, and frustrations that cause stress on those special days. Set priorities. Take time to plan one or two special events, but keep them manageable. Let the whole family share in the planning and the actual activity. Be realistic. Do not plan to do more in a day than time and energy allow. Avoid being a perfectionist. Doing things right and doing the right thing are not always the same. Perhaps standards need to be lowered.

Recognize what can be changed and work toward those goals. Recognize also what cannot be changed and don’t dwell on it. Keep a simple list of things to do. Mark on a calendar when you plan to do the Christmas shopping, decorating, baking, and visiting friends and family. Also mark on the calendar when special holiday events occur -- church activities, school programs or Santa’s visit to town. Prepare some of those holiday foods in advance. Choose casseroles, cookies and breads that can be safely frozen after cooking. Finally, allow time to relax each day, if only for five minutes. A few moments of relaxation can give you that extra energy needed in this busy season. A brisk walk outside can help burn off those holiday calories as well as relieve stress.

Firewood as a Heat Source Noel Mues, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Furnas County Many homeowners have already laid in their supply of firewood for the long, cold winter months that lie ahead. Wood is a source of heat currently used by many Nebraskans, and more firewood will be burned as the cost of other energy sources, such as gas and electricity, rises. In order to use firewood effectively, an understanding of species’ characteristics and firewood volumes may come in handy. Firewood from different species or types of trees varies widely in heat content, burning characteristics and overall quality. To gain a better understanding let’s discuss some of the characteristics that determine the quality of different types of wood that may be used as a heat source. Firewood Characteristics: Green weight is the weight of a cord of freshly cut wood before drying. Dry weight is the weight of a cord after air-drying. Green firewood may contain 50 percent or more water by weight. Green wood produces less heat because heat must be used to boil off this water before combustion can occur. Green wood also produces more smoke and creosote than dry wood. Firewood should always be purchased dry or allowed to dry before burning. Dry wood will probably cost more than green wood because it produces more heat and is easier to handle. Dry weight per volume, or density, is important because denser or heavier wood contains more heat per volume. Osage-orange is the densest firewood available in Nebraska. It contains almost twice the heat by volume as cottonwood, one of our lightest woods. It is best to buy or gather dense woods such as oak, ash or mulberry.

Hardwoods are woods from broadleaved trees. These tend to be denser than softwoods, or woods from conifers. Some firewood dealers sell “mixed hardwood” firewood. This may or may not be desirable, depending on the proportion of low-density hardwoods, such as cottonwood, that are included in the sale. Firewood Volume: Though firewood dry weight is important for determining heat content, firewood is normally bought and sold by volume. The most common unit of firewood volume is the cord, also known as a standard or full cord. A cord is an evenly stacked pile containing 128 cubic feet of wood and air space. Though a cord can be piled in any shape, a standard cord is generally thought of as a stack of wood four feet high, eight feet long, and four feet deep. To determine the number of cords in another size or shape pile, determine the pile's cubic foot volume and divide by 128. A randomly piled stack of wood generally will contain more air and less wood than one neatly piled. Occasionally, firewood may be sold as a pickup load. This is an imprecise but common measure. A full-size pickup with a standard bed can hold about half of a full cord, or 64 cubic feet, when loaded even with the top of the bed. Naturally, small pickups hold even less. Random loading will decrease this amount further. The following table contains information on characteristics that determine firewood quality. Ease of splitting is important because larger pieces of wood usually must be split for good drying and burning. The amount of heat per cord of dry wood is given. Heat content is shown as a percent of dry green ash, a common Nebraska firewood. Values above 100 signify higher heat content than green ash and values below 100 lower heat content.

Firewood Facts Species Ash, Green Ash, White Cottonwood Elm, American Elm Red Elm, Siberian Hackberry Hickory, Bitternut Hickory, Shagbark Honeylocust Maple, Other Maple, Silver Mulberry Oak, Bur Oak, Red Oak, White Osage-Orange Pine, Ponderosa Redcedar, Eastern Spruce Walnut, Black Willow

Weight (lbs./Cord) Green : Dry 4184 2880 3952 3472 4640 2272 4456 2872 4800 3112 3800 3020 3984 3048 5032 3832 5104 3952 4640 3832 4685 3680 3904 2752 4712 3712 4960 3768 4888 3528 5573 4200 5120 4728 3600 2336 2950 2632 2800 2240 4584 3192 4320 2540

Source: NebGuide G88-881-A

Heat/Cord % (1,000,000 BTU’S) 20.0 24.2 15.8 20.0 21.6 20.9 21.2 26.7 27.5 26.7 25.5 19.0 25.8 26.2 24.6 29.1 32.9 16.2 18.2 15.5 22.2 17.6

Green Ash 100 121 79 100 108 105 106 134 138 133 128 95 129 131 123 146 165 81 91 78 111 88

Ease of Splitting Easy Medium Easy Difficult Easy Difficult Easy Medium Difficult Easy Easy Medium Easy Easy Medium Medium Easy Easy Medium Easy Easy Easy

Overall Quality Excellent Excellent Fair Fair Good Fair Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Fair Fair Fair Excellent Poor

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Detailed Specifications House Style Cottage Country Farmhouse Ranch Bedroom Extras First Floor Kitchen Extras Breakfast Nook Country / Family Island Snack Bar Walk-in Pantry Foundation Type Slab Key Information 2,136 Square Feet Beds: 3 Baths: 2 ½ Stories: 1 Garage Bays: 2 Width: 67' Depth: 46' Room Summary Formal Dining Room Great / Gathering Room Laundry Room - First Floor Special Features Attic Space Cabinets Split Bedrooms Vaulted Ceilings Walk-In Closet Bay / Box / Bow Window Wall Fireplace Open Floor Plan Main Level

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - The Lighter Side

November 22, 2012

• IT’S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts • C o w Wa s s a i l i n g by Lee Pitts

I’m about to enjoy my 60th Christmas on earth, and yet there are still many things about the holiday that I don’t understand, such as: Who is good King Wenceslas and what does he have to do with Christmas? Does figgy pudding taste as bad as it sounds? When people “Come A-Wassailing” are you expected to feed them? Who hasn’t sung the words, “Love and joy come to you, and to you your wassail, too, And God bless and send you a happy New Year.” And yet no one dares ask the question, what’s your wassail? Are they a body appendage? A relative? And, do we all have them and, if not, why? It turns out that a wassail was brought to us by the Saxons, of Anglo-Saxon fame, and it has a couple meanings. One definition in Medieval England of a wassail was when rowdy and frightful trick-or-treater-like hooligans would crash into your house and demand food and drink. (Sounds to me like when the in-laws come to visit.) The other definition of a wassail is the custom of going out into your orchards and fields and honoring your crops and livestock, and encouraging them to grow and lead a healthy lifestyle. As an example, apple growers might get all liquored up on cider and go out into their orchards and serenade their apple trees. Or, a medieval

rancher might ride out into his pastures and toast to the good health of his medieval cows. He and his wench also might beat on pots and pans to encourage fertility and scare away evil demons, like wolves and the neighbor’s trich-infested scrub bull. I think wassailing, or honoring our livestock during Christmas season, is a great idea, especially now that they are worth something. The question is, how do we honor our livestock in this day and age? Do we have a banquet for our cows, serve them chicken and name one of them “Citizen of the Year”? I suppose we could feed them a little extra hay on Christmas, but today’s high hay prices make that cost prohibitive. Another way the old-time ranchers did it was to shoot guns in the air and light fires, but in view of all the disastrous fires this year, and our government’s reluctance to put them out, I think there simply has to be a better way to wassail our cows. Saxon wassailers would take their wassail cup and drink a toast to their cattle, but most of today’s popular toasts seem poorly lacking. I mean, how much honor do we bestow on our cows by swigging from a bottle of Jack Daniels and saying, “Through my teeth, and round my gums, look out belly here it comes”? Or, “Here’s to our wives and sweethearts. May they never meet.”

See what I mean? They just don’t have much relevance to a cow. I suppose we could borrow from a friend of mine who always recites the same toast whether he’s at a funeral or a wedding. He says, “Keep your wagon between the ditches, and the lightning bugs out of the buttermilk.” At least there is a milk reference but still, I don’t know that your average cow would feel honored. In looking through several books on the subject, I did find some toasts that could be altered to bestow some semblance of honor on our cows. For example, “May your face always be in feed and may the wind at your back always be your own.” And I suppose you could say to your cows on Christmas day, “Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow I’m hauling your ugly bag of bones to the auction market.” Due to the language barrier and livestock’s uneducated palate for fine wines or champagne, I think we should probably rule out wassailing our cows with toasts and boasts. That leaves only one way I can think of to honor our cows this Christmas, and that is the highly entertaining format of a roast. Yes, that’s what we should do, have a wassail and roast our cows this holiday... at thirty minutes a pound at 375 degrees.

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Holiday Recipes Beans With Cranberries

1 lb. frozen cut green beans 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 cup dried or fresh cranberries 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup bacon bits Stir beans and orange peel together; cook beans to tender crisp and drain. Stir in cranberries and honey. Top with bacon bits. Heat through (if using fresh cranberries, wait until they start to pop).

Ham Balls

3 cups buttermilk baking mix 1 1/2 cups smoked ham 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons parsley flakes 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard 3/4 teaspoon milk Heat oven to 350째F. Lightly grease jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2 inch. Mix thoroughly the baking mix; finely chopped, fully cooked ham; and remaining ingredients. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place about 2 inches apart in pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until brown. Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm.

Holiday Buns

2 packages traditional yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 2 teaspoons sugar 12 cups flour (approximate) 1 cup lukewarm milk 3/4 cup melted margarine 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons salt 3 cups luke warm water 3 tablespoons sour cream Dissolve sugar in lukewarm water, add yeast and let stand for 10 minutes. In Large Bowl: Add milk, melted margarine and sugar; mix to dissolve. Add beaten eggs,vinegar, salt, lukewarm water and sour cream, and stir in the yeast mixture. Add 6 cups of flour and mix until smooth, then add flour 1 cup at a time until no longer sticky. Knead on floured board until dough is smooth and elastic; place in well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour), then knead down, grease top lightly with margarine and again let rise until double in bulk. Knead down, let dough rest ten minutes, and shape into buns. Place buns on a well-greased large cookie sheet, lightly grease tops with margarine and cover. After rising for 15 minutes, press down lightly on the top of each bun with the palm of the hand. Let rise until double. Bake in a preheated 350째F oven for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned -brush with melted butter and bake a couple minutes more until nicely browned. Brush with melted butter when baked, and cool on rack.

Cranberry Fruit Salad

Spiced Tea 2 (26 ounce) jars orange breakfast drink mix 1 (3 ounce) jar instant tea 1 (10 1/2 ounce) package red cinnamon candies 1 (6 ounce) package sweetened lemonade drink mix 1 cup sugar 3 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons fresh ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons ground cardamom 2 teaspoons cloves 2 teaspoons allspice ribbon cinnamon stick Mix all ingredients together. Place into pretty airtight bottles. Tie with a ribbon and secure cinamon stick to make it festive. To serve add 1 tablespoon mix to 1 cup boiling water.

1 (1/4 ounce) package unflavored gelatin 1 cup cranberry-grape juice 2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped in a food processor 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved 1 apple, cored and chopped 3/4 cup mini marshmallows 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped In a medium bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over the 1 cup chilled juice. Let stand for 1 minute. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 cup juice to boiling. Stir the boiling juice into the gelatin mixture. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Refrigerate until chilled but not set. Remove from the refrigerator. Stir in the chopped cranberries, pineapple tidbits, grapes, chopped apple, marshmallows and chopped pecans. Chill until set, about 3 hours.

Gingerbread Pudding Cake

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 cup molasses 1 cup water 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups hot water 1/3 cup butter, melted Preheat oven to 350째F. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, allspice and nutmeg in medium bowl. Set mixture aside. Beat 1/2 cup butter and sugar on medium speed in large mixing bowl until creamy (1-2 minutes). Add egg; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce the speed to low, continue beating, alternately adding flour mixture with molasses and 1 cup water. Beat after each addition, only until blended. Pour the batter into 13x9-inch baking pan; sprinkle with 3/4 cup brown sugar. Combine 1 1/2 cups hot water and 1/3 cup melted butter in medium bowl. Carefully, pour liquid over top of batter. Bake 40-55 minutes or until gingerbread is cracked on top and toothpick in center comes out clean. Serve warm, with ice cream.

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November 22, 2012

Crunch Time for Congress by Senator Ben Nelson Omaha Office 7502 Pacific St.,Suite 205 Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 391-3411 Fax: (402) 391-4725

Nebraskans should know that there’s plenty to be done when Congress returns after this week’s election. Although the period between the election and the start of the next Congress is called a “lame duck” session, the 112th Congress has left so much undone that there is a serious ‘to-do’ list waiting in Washington. There are numerous financial, national security, budgetary and taxation issues that need to be attended to before the 113th Congress convenes in 2013. Here are some of them: Defense Authorization The Defense Authorization Bill sets the policy of the Department of Defense, and authorizes funding levels for defense programs. While this bill has passed Congress during each of the last 50 years, the 112th Congress has not accomplished this as of yet for 2012.

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legislation - the first line of defense against hackers and a ‘must-have’ in the modern world remains undone. While the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 stalled in the Senate this past August, this critical piece of legislation should be reconsidered in the lame duck session. Taxes The 2001, 2003 and 2009 tax cuts are set to expire at the end of the year and, absent any congressional action, will expire. Additionally, a tax extenders package that provides tax breaks to individuals, businesses and energy-related interests also faces the same year-end time frame. Discussions on extending these tax cuts and provisions, while taking on our nation’s debt and deficit will play a central role in the lame duck session.

The Fiscal Cliff Congress’s inability to agree on a plan to reduce Cybersecurity This fall, a number of major U.S. banks were hit our nation’s debt and deficit (following the passage with the biggest cyberattacks in our nation’s of the Budget Control Act of 2011) has led us to the history. Yet, comprehensive cybersecurity sequestration trigger of $1.2 trillion in spending

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cuts over the next decade, scheduled to be pulled on January 2, 2013. These largely across-theboard spending cuts will take effect if Congress can’t agree on a plan to avert them. Farm Bill The Farm Bill expired earlier this year, and although we in the Senate passed a bipartisan five-year Farm Bill that made needed reforms to farm programs while accomplishing $23 billion in deficit reduction back in June, the House still hasn’t pulled its weight. It is my hope that our colleagues in the House will follow the Senate’s lead with a bipartisan approach to this sorelyneeded legislation, and finally vote on a Farm Bill. If the 112th Congress breaks with the ‘party first, country second’ motto that it has largely followed over the past two years, and makes the necessary effort to compromise on key issues during the lame duck session, it will allow for the necessary work to be done on these many critical issues facing our country.

Adoption Awareness Month By Governor Dave Heineman Lincoln Office/State Capitol P.O. Box 94848 Lincoln, NE 68509-4848 Phone: 402-471-2244 Fax: 402-471-6031

Many Nebraskans look forward to spending the upcoming holidays renewing family traditions. While most of us hold fond childhood memories of the holidays, there are more than 400 children across our state in foster care available for adoption who won’t share these special days with a forever family. November is Adoption Awareness Month when we spotlight the special children in foster care who are waiting to find permanent, loving families. So far this year, over 200 foster children have already been adopted. About 100 more will be adopted in ceremonies during the coming weeks. I want to thank the parents who have opened their hearts and homes to the children who are in our child welfare system. Adoptive families are making a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable children in our state. Nebraska is well - known for the giving spirit of its citizens. Adopting foster children and providing the love and support every child needs and deserves is very special. Many of them wait years to be adopted while hoping someone will step forward, whom they can call “mom” or “dad.”

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The reasons to adopt foster children are obvious. First, not only will a child’s life be positively changed, but so will your life. Statistics show that without a permanent family, children in foster care are at increased risk for homelessness, substance abuse and crime as young adults. The long - term benefits to the child and society are enormous. On the other hand, adopted children grow up as healthy, functioning and productive members of society. They gain a sense of what it means to have a permanent, loving family who will stand by them now and throughout their life. These children thrive in an environment that includes an adult who is committed to their long-term well-being. In a loving and caring environment, they develop networks of support through friends, relatives, neighbors and the organizations they join. If you have ever thought about adopting a child, I hope you will consider adopting a child in foster care. These children have experienced so much in their young lives. Many of them are over six years old and find it difficult to become adopted.

The first National Adoption Day was held in Nebraska in 1999. Our courts open their doors to finalize the adoptions of foster children and celebrate the families who adopt and all who have helped them on their journey to adoption. Adoption activities will be held across the state for families adopting children, and I join in giving these families our thanks and best wishes. While we focus on the adoption of foster children this month, I also encourage citizens to consider mentoring or foster parenting these children. You can become part of a team that helps children develop the tools to live a normal, healthy life. In a loving and caring environment, foster children develop networks of support through friends, relatives, neighbors and the organizations they join. More information about the foster children available for adoption can be found on the Department of Health and Human Services website at: http://dhhs.ne.gov/AdoptionKids. Or, call 1-800-7-PARENT (1-800-772-7368

Taxes, Cuts, and the Fiscal Cliff by Senator Mike Johanns Kearney Office: 4111 Fourth Avenue, Suite 26 Kearney, NE 68845 Tel: (308) 236-7602 Fax: (308) 236-7473

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I am very pleased to extend a warm welcome to Senator-elect Deb Fischer as a colleague in the U.S. Senate. Nebraskans have entrusted us with the tremendous responsibility of representing their ideals and concerns in Washington. I look forward to working with Deb to do just that. She’ll take the oath of office in January. Before that happens, Congress has a serious laundry list of issues it must address. Terms like “fiscal cliff” and “Taxmageddon,” referring to a host of deadlines and tax increases at the end of 2012, paint a stark picture. The situation we are in is severe, and the need to reach some agreement is imminent. Failure to do so will have a potentially devastating impact on families and businesses in Nebraska and across the country. With only a few weeks before the end of the year, Congress must address these fiscal challenges. It’s important to pull the curtain back and understand what is at stake behind the catchphrases and labels. The current tax rates, which have been in place for the last 12 years, are set to expire at the end of this year, just as some new taxes are scheduled to take effect. At $536 billion per year, this would be the single largest

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tax hike in U.S. history. Roughly half comes from the expiration of the tax rate reductions and investment income tax rates implemented during President George W. Bush’s tenure. Many Nebraskans are rightfully concerned about the expiration of estate or “death” tax policy. Currently, estates in excess of $5 million are taxed at 35 percent. If this policy is allowed to expire, estates will be taxed at a rate of 55 percent with only a $1 million exemption, dramatically expanding the scope of those affected. While a $1 million estate sounds like a lot of money, more than half of Nebraska’s farms would exceed this exemption in land value alone. Another looming tax hike is the Alternative Minimum Tax, which was originally designed to keep high - income earners from avoiding income taxes through various exemptions. However, over the years, the “high income” threshold has been eroded by inflation. This mark for a family filing joint taxes is currently $74,450, but if Congress doesn’t act, it will revert to $45,000. The Congressional Research Service estimates the number of Nebraska households impacted will climb from 16,546 in 2009 to 134,289 in 2013.

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In addition, there are other expiring tax provisions including a number of popular deductions, like the Child Tax Credit. To be clear, tax reform will not be easy. Deductions will be affected, but the goal is to lower overall tax rates and simplify your tax paperwork. President Obama’s health care law will also add an additional $22 billion in new taxes next year alone. Besides those tax hikes, a round of automatic spending cuts known as sequestration are scheduled to kick in on New Year’s Day. The cuts, totaling $1.2 trillion over 10 years, are largely across the board, with half coming out of our national defense. I believe Congress must significantly reduce spending, but we need to carefully examine this blanket approach. I believe we can do better. Despite disagreements about the right answer to our fiscal crisis, one thing remains uncontested: a new recession awaits us if we don’t responsibly address this fiscal cliff looming on the horizon. It’s time to make the difficult decisions that have been repeatedly put off. The alternative —c rushing tax burdens and a shrinking economy — will undoubtedly be far worse.

November 22, 2012

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Nebraska Farm Honored for Conservation Practices Heather Johnson, The North Platte Telegraph Paulman Farms, located southeast of Sutherland, Neb., is the recipient of the 2012 Twin Platte Natural Resources District (TPNRD) Conservation Award. The Lincoln County business was honored during the Farmer and Rancher Appreciation Banquet in North Platte on Nov. 15. It was the 36th year for the award. Dave Slattery, TPNRD conservation programs coordinator, said a winner was chosen from nominations made by the TPNRD and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The nominees were judged on the way their overall conservation practices compliment the stewardship of their land. Slattery said the encouragement of those efforts is important. "Because of input costs, we probably wouldn't be able to farm or ranch without these types of continuing practices," Slattery said. "In this day and age, especially with the drought,

conservation practices have made it such that we can grow crops with limited precipitation. We're also not seeing the Dust Bowl era like we did in the '30s because of these practices." Slattery said Roric Paulman's efforts to plant trees, shrubs and grass, as well as his no-till and minimum-till practices, were what brought his farm recognition. Conservation is something Paulman has been learning about since taking over the family business in 1985. He said new research and technology has had a huge impact on agriculture production over the years. "The genetics and traits in seeds today are different than in '85," Paulman said. "The plants have the ability to withstand longer periods of little precipitation." Soil management has also evolved. "Back then, we relied on a lot of tillage and bare ground," Paulman said. "Now in conservation mode, you leave as much residue out there as you can and have products to

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2012 Seminars Tuesday, Dec. 4

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10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Room #1 “Saving the Family Farm” presented by Dana Troske, Mutual of Omaha Financial Advisor & The Estate Planning Law Group of Blazek & Gregg, P.C. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Room #2 “Weather & 2013 Growing Season” presented by Al Dutcher, Nebraska State Climatologist. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Room #1 “Why Market Analysts Are Always Arong!” presented by Doug Simon, The Agricultural Risk Consulting Group. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Room #2 “Farm Programs and Crop Insurance for 2013” presented by Brad Lubben, Policy Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Room #1 “Successful Farm Transitions – What It Takes!” presented by Lars Peterson, CHP, CFBA, a Business Advisor for Transition Point Business Advisors. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Room #2 “Conducting On-Farm Research Using Your Own Machinery” presented by Keith Glewen, Extension Educator, University of NebraskaLincoln. 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Room #1 “What’s Happening in the Commodity Markets: A Commodity Market Price Update” presented by Nick Mueller and Mike Rusch of the Stewart Peterson Group 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Room #2 “The Future of Energy in Farm & Agricultural Production: A Panel Discussion of Natural Gas, Hydrogen, Ethanol, Biodiesel, Wind Power, Solar, and More” moderated by Keith Glewen, University of Nebraska Extension Educator; Special panel guests: John Hay, University of Nebraska Extension Educator for Energy; Thomas Crawford, President of Crawford Technical; Brian Carpenter, President of Clean Energy Solutions; Mark Olinyk, President of Harvest Energy Solutions.

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contested and who will retain their seats include: Jay Richeson, Jim Bendfeldt, Mick Reynolds, Jerry Wiese, LeRoy Arends and Barry Obermiller. -- Nominating Committee -- The board elected Dick Mercer, Bill Vasey and Mick Reynolds as the Nominating Committee to recommend a chairman and vice-chairman of the board to serve two-year terms starting in January. Current Chairman Barry Obermiller and Vice-Chairman Ed Kyes have both served two, consecutive two-year terms, which is the maximum allowable under the NRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bylaws. -- Budget & Executive Committee -- The committee reviewed current advertising for the nationwide search for a new general manager. Resumes are being accepted until December 15, 2012. The board approved a contract with current general manager, Ron Bishop, to employ him as a sub-contractor for the NRD starting July 1, 2013, which is his effective retirement date as general manager. The contract states that Bishop will work off-site as a consultant to the new general manager as needed to allow a smooth transition in the position. -- Cost Share -- The board approved 20 applications for cost share. One application was approved through the Soil & Water Conservation Program for underground pipeline $4,060. Central Platte NRD Cost Share programs include: 1 center pivot application for $7,500, 1 streambank stabilization $3,000, 1 soil moisture sensor $2,000 and 16 well decommissioning applications for $12,000. Total approved for both cost share programs: $28,560.00. -- Upcoming Meetings -- December 20, 2012, and January 24, February 28, March 28, and April 25, 2013.

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Soybean & Sorghum Test Results Saunders County Early Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2012 Brand NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Willcross NuTech Seed Farm Entry NuTech Seed Average LSD .05

Variety 7290 7286 RY2282N 7270 1272

Yld 59 59 57 55 52 52 56 NS

Bh wt 58 58 58 57 57 56 57 1

Plt ht 39 36 37 37 33 35 36 3

Seed 3462 3489 3537 3439 3822 3885 3606 246

Grn prtn 34.5 34.6 35.7 33.8 34.3 33.6 34.4 0.5

Grn oil 20.5 19.5 18.4 20.3 19.6 20.0 19.7 0.7

Furnas County Late Maturing Irrigated Dawson County Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2012 EPV $ 13.1 12.8 12.7 12.9 12.8 12.8 12.8 0.1

Saunders County Late Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2012 Brand Phillips Seed Farm Farm Entry NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Phillips Seed Farm NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Phillips Seed Farm Phillips Seed Farm Phillips Seed Farm NuTech Seed Average LSD .05

Variety 321NR2Y

Yld 59 58 7342 57 7334 56 375NR2YS 56 7323 56 1311 55 345NR2Y 54 322NR2Y 53 365NR2Y 49 7310 47 55 12

Bh wt 58 58 56 57 54 57 57 58 57 56 58 57 2

Plt ht 39 39 35 38 40 39 42 38 37 39 40 39 3

Seed 3336 3160 3308 2877 3394 2953 3115 3067 3124 3340 3212 3171 NS

Grn prtn 35.9 34.6 34.5 35.5 35.4 33.9 35.2 35.7 35.4 36.2 35.9 35.3 1.4

Grn oil 17.6 20.2 18.5 18.7 18.2 20.1 19.6 17.9 18.3 17.9 18.5 18.7 1.5

EPV $ 12.5 13.0 12.5 12.7 12.6 12.8 13.0 12.5 12.6 12.6 12.8 12.7 0.1

Grn oil 19.3 18.9 19.6 19.3 19.3 18.0 19.1 0.3

EPV $ 12.6 12.8 12.8 13.0 12.8 12.7 12.8 0.1

Clay County Early Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2012 Brand Farm Entry NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Willcross Average LSD .05

Variety 7286 7270 7290 1272 RY2282N

Yld 82 81 80 78 77 73 78 6

Bh wt 57 57 57 57 56 57 57 1

Plt ht 40 44 44 44 40 48 43 4

Seed 2607 3328 3294 2966 2890 3031 3019 311

Grn prtn 34.1 35.6 34.6 35.6 34.7 36.4 35.2 0.5

Clay County Late Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2012 Brand Farm Entry NuTech Seed Phillips Seed Farm NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Phillips Seed Farm Phillips Seed Farm NuTech Seed Phillips Seed Farm Phillips Seed Farm Average LSD .05

Variety

Yld 80 7310 79 322NR2Y 78 7342 76 7334 74 7323 74 345NR2Y 73 321NR2Y 72 1311 71 365NR2Y 68 375NR2YS 68 74 10

Bh wt 57 58 58 59 58 58 57 58 57 58 56 58 1

Plt ht 42 47 47 42 50 49 47 48 50 52 51 48 2

Seed 2671 2770 2792 3306 3040 2718 2915 3076 3133 3261 3109 2981 262

Grn prtn 34.0 34.9 34.9 35.2 35.2 34.7 34.5 35.6 35.3 36.3 35.7 35.1 0.9

Variety

1272 7290 7270

RY2282N 7286

Yld 85 84 83 81 76 75 74 74 72 66 77 4

Bh wt 53 53 53 53 52 53 54 54 54 53 53 1

Plt ht 36 31 36 33 36 36 41 38 40 34 36 4

Seed 3251 2708 3110 2997 3119 3133 2880 2942 3016 3273 3043 186

Grn prtn 35.8 34.0 33.5 34.0 34.9 34.4 36.0 35.7 35.9 34.9 34.9 0.8

Grn oil 19.9 19.0 18.8 18.8 19.1 19.8 18.4 17.5 20.0 18.2 18.6 18.9 0.4

EPV $ 12.9 12.8 12.7 12.7 12.8 12.9 12.5 12.5 13.1 12.7 12.7 12.8 0.1

Grn oil 18.1 19.1 19.2 19.2 18.8 19.5 18.2 18.1 18.2 19.0 18.7 0.6

EPV $ 12.6 12.6 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 12.7 12.6 12.7 12.7 12.7 0.1

Furnas County Late Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2012 Brand Phillips Seed Farm NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Phillips Seed Farm NuTech Seed Phillips Seed Farm NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Phillips Seed Farm Phillips Seed Farm Average LSD .05

Variety 322NR2Y 7323 7310 345NR2Y 7334 321NR2Y 1311 7342 365NR2Y 375NR2YS

Yld 77 76 74 74 73 71 71 66 66 57 71 4

Bh wt 52 51 52 51 51 52 51 51 51 50 51 NS

Plt ht 40 40 39 42 40 40 44 37 46 42 41 2

Seed 2965 3061 2968 3202 3269 3573 3646 3492 3539 3857 3357 269

Grn prtn 34.9 34.7 34.9 35 35.7 35.7 35.3 35.6 35.5 35.9 35.3 NS

Grn oil 19.0 19.3 18.9 18.4 18.4 17.6 19.5 18.5 17.6 17.8 18.5 0.5

EPV $ 12.7 12.8 12.7 12.5 12.7 12.5 13.0 12.7 12.4 12.5 12.7 0.2

Howard County Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2012 Brand NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Farm Entry Farm Entry NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Farm Entry NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Farm Entry NuTech Seed Farm Entry NuTech Seed Average LSD .05

Variety 1272 7290 7273 7270

7334 7310 7286 7342 7323 7362 1311 1381 7373

Yld 80 76 75 74 72 71 71 71 70 70 70 68 68 67 65 64 64 61 70 7

Bh wt 52 52 53 53 52 52 52 53 52 51 52 53 53 52 52 53 53 50 52 2

lodg 2 2 2 1 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 1

Plt ht 44 47 44 46 46 47 49 50 45 45 44 46 48 50 46 45 47 52 47 3

Seed 2685 2877 2739 2699 3060 3122 3043 2480 3055 2880 3138 2824 2910 3134 2830 3668 2474 3242 2937 268

Grn prn 34.1 34.8 32.3 33.6 34.6 34.2 35.6 34.7 34.3 33.4 34.5 34.3 34.2 34.6 34.6 35.4 34.9 34.5 34.4 0.8

Variety 7273 7342 7323 1381 7362 1272 7373 7286 7290 7334 7270

1311 7310

Yld 88 86 85 85 84 84 84 84 84 83 83 83 82 81 80 79 79 73 83 5

Bh wt 53 53 51 52 50 53 52 48 53 51 52 51 54 53 53 53 52 52 52 1

Plt ht 50 46 42 44 48 44 45 45 48 46 47 47 48 47 47 46 46 48 46 NS

Seed 2842 2840 2841 2903 3221 2797 2850 2779 3110 2909 2820 3008 3059 3084 3045 2834 3116 2858 2940 361

Grn prtn 33.0 35.0 33.9 34.1 33.9 33.1 33.7 33.6 34.4 34.1 34.8 34.3 34.1 33.6 34.9 33.8 33.8 34.5 34.0 1.0

Grn oil 20.3 17.7 18.7 18.5 18.0 19.0 18.8 18.9 18.6 18.6 18.0 18.5 18.1 19.4 17.9 18.3 18.5 18.7 18.6 0.8

EPV $ 12.7 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.2 12.4 12.4 12.3 12.5 12.5 12.4 12.4 12.3 12.6 12.4 12.3 12.3 12.6 12.4 0.2

Saline County Early Maturing Rainfed Soybean Variety Test - 2012 Brand NuTech Seed Willcross NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Phillips Seed Farm Phillips Seed Farm Renk Seed Midland Phillips Seed Farm NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Midland NuTech Seed Average LSD .05

Variety 7342 RY2343N 7334 7323 321NR2Y 345NR2Y RS333NR2 3423NR2 322NR2Y 7310 7290 2983NR2 1311

Yld 44 44 39 39 38 38 37 37 33 31 30 30 29 36 8

Bh wt 56 56 57 56 57 58 56 57 56 56 57 57 56 57 3

Plt ht 25 28 24 26 26 26 27 25 26 29 25 25 28 26 3

Seed 2950 2958 2850 2944 3054 3003 2999 3363 2717 2841 3283 3340 2895 3015 245

Grn prtn 33.3 30.6 34.3 31.7 34.2 34.1 34.2 33.5 33.6 34.9 34.2 35.6 34.0 33.7 1.0

Grn oil 20.4 21.8 20.2 21.3 19.3 19.6 19.1 19.4 20.1 19.6 20.7 18.7 20.9 20.1 0.6

EPV $ 12.9 12.8 13.0 12.8 12.7 12.7 12.7 12.6 12.8 12.9 13.1 12.8 13.1 12.8 0.1

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Furnas County Early Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2012 Brand Farm Entry Farm Entry Farm Entry NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Farm Entry Farm Entry Willcross NuTech Seed Average LSD .05

Brand NuTech Seed Farm Entry NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Farm Entry NuTech Seed Farm Entry NuTech Seed Farm Entry Farm Entry NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Average LSD .05

Dixon County Early Maturing Rainfed Soybean Variety Test - 2012

Grn oil 19.0 19.4 21.0 19.7 18.2 20.0 18.8 18.9 19.2 19.2 19.0 19.4 18.7 19.8 19.7 18.2 19.4 18.8 19.3 0.7

EPV $ 12.6 12.8 12.8 12.7 12.5 12.9 12.7 12.6 12.7 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.5 12.9 12.9 12.6 12.8 12.6 12.7 0.1

Brand Willcross Phillips Seed Farm NuTech Seed Midland Phillips Seed Farm Midland Midland NuTech Seed Renk Seed Midland Midland Midland NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Average LSD .05

Variety RY2363N 365NR2Y 1381 3612NR2 375NR2YS 3850NR2 3842NRR 7393 RS393NR2 3983NR2 3633NR2 3822NRS2 7382 7373 7362 7390

Yld 45 45 45 43 43 43 43 43 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38 42 NS

Bh wt 54 58 55 56 50 47 56 56 55 49 56 51 58 57 57 56 54 7

Plt ht 29 29 25 26 31 25 29 27 28 29 28 30 32 31 28 25 28 4

Seed 3263 3490 3171 2764 3023 3384 3074 3265 3021 3172 3041 3071 2883 2979 2984 3158 3109 283

Grn prtn 33.2 34.2 31.7 34.0 33.4 33.6 31.6 31.9 33.6 33.0 32.9 34.1 30.0 31.1 31.4 32.6 32.6 1.5

Grn oil 19.9 19.4 21.3 19.8 20.3 19.7 21.0 20.6 20.5 20.1 20.3 19.9 21.8 21.8 21.3 21.0 20.5 0.8

EPV $ 12.7 12.7 12.8 12.8 12.8 12.7 12.7 12.7 12.9 12.7 12.7 12.8 12.7 12.8 12.8 12.9 12.8 0.1

Webster County Early Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2012 Brand Variety Yld Bh wt Phillips Seed Farm 322NR2Y 80 53 Midland 3423NR2 79 53 NuTech Seed 7342 78 53 Phillips Seed Farm 345NR2Y 77 52 Renk Seed RS333NR2 77 52 Farm Entry 76 51 Farm Entry 76 53 NuTech Seed 7290 76 52 Midland 2983NR2 75 53 NuTech Seed 7310 74 51 NuTech Seed 7334 73 52 Farm Entry 71 52 Farm Entry 69 53 Phillips Seed Farm 321NR2Y 69 52 Farm Entry 66 53 NuTech Seed 1311 64 52 NuTech Seed 7323 61 53 Willcross RY2343N 60 52 Average 72 52 LSD .05 9 2

lodg Plt ht Seed Grn prn 3 44 2827 34.9 3 44 3396 34.6 3 43 3254 34.9 3 45 2696 34.9 3 45 3043 36.4 3 44 3077 35.7 3 46 2877 35.1 2 43 3077 35.4 3 44 2897 36.5 2 44 2547 35.2 3 43 2970 36.1 3 42 2977 36.1 3 44 3092 35.2 4 43 3066 35.9 2 42 2561 35.3 3 46 3079 35.0 4 46 4 45 3017 33.9 3 44 2968 35.3 1 NS 428 1.3

Grn oil 18.8 18.2 18.9 18.4 18.1 19.1 18.6 18.9 18.0 18.8 18.6 19.1 18.5 17.2 19.4 19.8

EPV $ 12.7 12.4 12.7 12.5 12.7 12.9 12.6 12.8 12.7 12.7 12.8 13.0 12.6 12.4 12.9 13.0

19.5 18.7 0.5

12.7 12.7 0.2

Webster County Late Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2012 Brand Variety Yld Midland 3633NR2 76 NuTech Seed 7382 75 NuTech Seed 7390 73 NuTech Seed 1381 70 Renk Seed RS393NR2 68 NuTech Seed 7362 68 Midland 3822NRS2 68 Phillips Seed Farm 365NR2Y 67 Midland 3850NR2 66 Willcross RY2363N 66 NuTech Seed 7373 65 Midland 3983NR2 65 NuTech Seed 7393 65 Midland 3842NRR 64 Phillips Seed Farm 375NR2YS 60 Midland 3612NR2 58 Average 67 LSD .05 7.7

Bh wt 54 55 53 54 51 54 51 54 52 53 51 51 54 52 52 53 53 1.7

lodg Plt ht Seed Grn prn 3 46 3064 34.4 3 44 2822 34.3 3 44 2868 34.9 4 44 3380 34.8 4 44 3095 35.1 3 44 3133 34.8 3 47 3236 35.0 3 48 3031 35.3 3 48 3758 35.2 4 46 3496 35.2 3 46 2937 34.4 4 49 2879 34.4 3 43 3282 34.5 4 45 2802 34.3 3 48 3307 35.1 3 43 3017 36.2 3 45 3132 34.9 NS 4.0 384.0 0.7

Grn oil 18.3 18.9 19.1 18.7 18.9 18.8 18.3 18.5 17.4 17.7 19.0 18.2 17.8 18.1 17.7 17.4 18.3 0.7

EPV $ 12.4 12.6 12.7 12.6 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.7 12.3 12.3 12.6 12.3 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.5 0.2

Brand NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Farm Entry NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Average LSD .05

Variety 7230 7203 7213 7208 7243

Yld 34 29 29 28 28 26 28.9 NS

Bh wt 59 58 59 58 59 59 58.5 NS

Plt ht 29 26 29 27 26 24 27 3

Seed 2932 3236 3003 3001 3176 3209 3093 NS

Grn prtn 35.6 35.2 35.5 35.3 36.0 36.3 35.6 NS

Grn oil 19.1 19.1 19.0 19.1 19.2 18.8 19 NS

EPV $ 12.9 12.8 12.8 12.8 13.0 12.9 12.9 NS

Dixon County Late Maturing Rainfed Soybean Variety Test - 2012 Brand NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Renk Seed Renk Seed Farm Entry Farm Entry Average LSD .05

Variety 7250 1272 7290 7270 7286 7273 RS241R2 RS263NR2

Yld 42 42 41 40 40 39 39 37 33 26 38 9

Bh wt 57 57 56 57 57 56 56 56 56 56 56 NS

Plt ht 28 29 31 28 26 27 27 28 31 28 28 3

Seed 3175 3317 3112 3084 3171 3067 3175 2935 3166 3041 3124 NS

Grn prtn 33.9 34.8 34.9 33.9 35.2 34.6 34.9 34.3 34.4 35.0 34.6 NS

Grn oil 20.0 19.7 19.6 20.3 19.6 19.8 19.4 19.9 19.5 19.3 19.7 NS

EPV $ 12.8 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.8 12.9 12.9 NS

Pierce County Early Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2012 Brand NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Farm Entry NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Average LSD .05

Variety 7243 7230 7208 7203 7213

Yld 64 62 61 60 59 52 60 5

Bh wt 56 57 57 56 56 57 56 1

Plt ht 38 39 41 34 36 35 37 2

Seed 2744 2919 3135 3102 2821 2779 2917 240

Grn prtn 35.3 34.5 34.9 34.5 34.3 35.0 34.7 0.8

Grn oil 19.6 19.6 19.1 19.2 19.5 19.1 19.4 NS

EPV $ 13.0 12.8 12.8 12.8 12.7 12.7 12.8 0.1

Pierce County Late Maturing Irrigated Soybean Variety Test - 2012 Brand Renk Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Renk Seed NuTech Seed Farm Entry Farm Entry NuTech Seed NuTech Seed Average LSD .05

Variety RS241R2 7290 1272 7250 RS263NR2 7286

7273 7270

Yld 66 65 65 65 65 62 62 62 61 61 64 NS

Bh wt 56 57 57 58 57 57 56 57 57 57 57 1

Plt ht 34 39 37 36 36 38 37 37 36 40 37 3

Seed 2525 3034 3169 2690 2568 2995 2709 2530 2948 2939 2811 339

Grn prtn 35.0 35.0 35.0 33.5 34.3 35.0 33.7 33.2 33.2 34.4 34.2 NS

Grn oil 18.9 19.0 18.9 20.0 19.9 18.7 19.9 20.0 20.4 19.4 19.5 NS

EPV $ 12.7 12.7 12.7 12.8 12.9 12.7 12.8 12.7 12.8 12.8 12.8 0.1

2012 Manhattan, KS Dryland Grain Sorghum Performance Test, Riley County Brand Name Yld PAVG DEKALB DKS36-06 89.6 90.5 DEKALB DKS44-20 96.5 97.5 DEKALB DKS49-45 89.1 90.0 DEKALB DKS51-01 99.9 100.9 DEKALB DKS53-67 106.3 107.3 GOLDEN ACRES GA 3545 99.0 100.1 GOLDEN ACRES GA 5556 101.0 102.1 GOLDEN ACRES GA 5745 81.4 82.3 MATURITY CHECK EARLY 83.4 84.2 MATURITY CHECK LATE 95.0 96.0 MATURITY CHECK MEDIUM 96.6 97.6 PIONEER 84G62 117.4 118.6 PIONEER 84P80 109.9 111.0 PIONEER 85G03 105.3 106.4 PIONEER 85Y40 114.3 115.5 Average 99.0 100.0 CV (%) 10.0 10.0 LSD (0.05) 14.1 14.2 *Yields in bold in the top LSD group.

TW 60.3 59.8 60.4 59.9 59.4 60.1 59.8 58.6 60.6 58.8 60.5 58.0 58.5 58.4 59.4 59.5 1.2 1.0

MT 16.4 19.8 17.8 19.4 21.7 16.8 16.4 17.4 16.3 20.3 18.5 23.2 23.2 18.0 20.6 19.0 8.1 2.2

DAYS 66.0 66.3 67.0 68.0 68.3 67.3 67.0 68.0 67.3 69.0 67.0 67.3 67.3 67.3 69.0 67.5 1.3 1.2

PHT 54.0 50.4 54.6 52.8 48.0 49.8 48.0 46.2 49.2 52.8 52.2 52.8 54.6 52.2 51.6 51.3 2.0 1.5

BrDm 20.0 12.5 14.3 13.8 10.0 7.5 15.0 15.5 8.8 15.0 6.8 18.8 15.0 13.8 5.5 12.8 -12.1

Std 99.4 102.6 108.7 91.7 110.1 104.9 96.8 103.3 104.3 107.4 86.8 109.1 94.2 98.5 102.3 101.3 9.1 17.4

Hds PltAc 1.5 44721.6 1.2 46192.4 1.2 48932.4 1.2 41255.6 1.2 49532.0 1.4 47190.0 1.4 43560.0 1.2 46482.8 1.2 46918.4 1.2 48351.6 1.7 39058.8 1.4 49077.6 1.3 42398.4 1.3 44304.8 1.1 46047.2 1.3 45601.6 9.2 7.7 0.2 5503.1

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Soybean & Sorghum Test Results 2012 Colby, KS Irrigated Grain Sorghum Performance Test, Thomas County Brand Name Yld DEKALB DKS49-45 139.5 DEKALB DKS51-01 145.2 DEKALB DKS53-67 165.0 DEKALB DKS54-00 145.4 GOLDEN ACRES GA 3545 136.9 GOLDEN ACRES GA 3696 172.2 MATURITY CHECK EARLY 141.7 MATURITY CHECK LATE 133.9 MATURITY CHECK MEDIUM 123.4 PIONEER 84G62 186.4 PIONEER 84P80 164.9 PIONEER 85G03 174.7 PIONEER 85Y40 166.4 PIONEER 86G32 132.9 PIONEER 87P06 114.7 Average 149.5 CV (%) 8.2 LSD (0.05) 17.5 Yields in bold in the top LSD group.

PAVG 93.3 97.1 110.3 97.2 91.6 115.2 94.7 89.5 82.5 124.7 110.3 116.8 111.3 88.9 76.7 100.0 8.2 11.7

TW 60.7 62.2 61.6 59.6 61.1 60.7 60.7 60.0 62.4 61.5 61.5 61.3 61.7 60.8 60.0 61.0 0.9 0.8

MT 14.9 14.3 14.2 13.8 14.4 14.9 14.1 14.5 14.7 14.6 14.6 14.0 14.3 14.4 13.0 14.3 4.4 0.9

DAYS 70.3 70.0 72.5 75.0 67.5 70.5 66.8 70.8 67.8 75.3 75.8 70.0 68.8 62.8 62.3 69.7 1.5 1.5

PHT 53.0 52.5 50.5 53.5 49.0 50.5 47.0 52.0 50.0 49.0 51.0 51.0 48.5 47.0 45.0 50.0 2.1 1.5

Std 101.2 102.1 107.0 79.0 103.5 100.2 108.2 93.4 104.5 106.0 103.2 102.4 106.3 101.9 92.6 100.8 6.9 9.9

Hds 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.1 -0.1

PltAc 75903.3 76556.7 80259.3 59241.6 77645.7 75141.0 81130.5 70022.7 78408.0 79497.0 77427.9 76774.5 79714.8 76447.8 69478.2 75576.6 6.9 7409.6

2012 Tribune, KS Irrigated Grain Sorghum Performance Test, Greeley County Brand Name Yld CHANNEL 6B85 169.9 CHANNEL 7B11 145.3 CHANNEL 7B30 182.0 DEKALB DKS49-45 167.7 DEKALB DKS51-01 168.2 DEKALB DKS53-67 182.7 DEKALB DKS54-00 181.4 GOLDEN ACRES GA 3545 158.1 GOLDEN ACRES GA 3696 175.5 MATURITY CHECK EARLY 137.8 MATURITY CHECK LATE 163.2 MATURITY CHECK MEDIUM 154.1 PIONEER 84G62 194.5 PIONEER 84P80 190.9 PIONEER 85G03 152.5 PIONEER 85Y40 176.5 TRIUMPH TR 4941 159.3 TRIUMPH TR 4951 163.4 TRIUMPH TRX85131 171.0 Average 168.1 CV (%) 7.9 LSD (0.05) 18.8 Yields in bold in the top LSD group.

PAVG 101.1 86.4 108.3 99.8 100.1 108.7 107.9 94.1 104.4 81.9 97.1 91.7 115.7 113.5 90.7 105.0 94.8 97.2 101.7 168.1 7.9 11.2

TW 59.8 59.4 60.2 59.9 59.5 59.4 59.6 59.7 60.2 60.0 60.0 60.2 60.1 60.1 58.4 60.2 60.0 60.3 60.0 59.8 1.0 0.9

MT 11.2 12.2 11.1 11.3 11.9 12.1 11.4 11.5 10.9 11.2 11.1 11.0 10.9 11.2 13.4 11.0 11.3 10.5 11.2 11.4 7.4 1.2

DAYS 77.3 75.8 73.8 76.5 75.3 78.8 80.3 73.5 74.0 72.0 76.5 74.0 81.0 81.8 78.3 75.0 78.0 78.0 78.5 76.7 2.4 2.7

PHT 54.3 52.5 49.8 51.3 55.0 53.0 60.3 51.3 51.8 51.8 54.3 49.8 52.3 55.5 52.5 50.5 50.0 61.8 51.5 53.1 7.7 5.8

Std 124.9 83.4 108.4 106.5 103.3 111.7 88.0 101.1 111.3 102.1 93.3 106.9 107.2 109.7 114.3 111.1 81.1 86.0 106.2 103.0 11.5 16.8

Hds 1.0 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.1 7.6 0.1

PltAc 87442.7 58402.7 75907.3 74536.0 72277.3 78166.0 61629.3 70744.7 77924.0 71470.7 65340.0 74858.7 75020.0 76794.7 80021.3 77762.7 56789.3 60177.3 74374.7 72086.3 11.5 11771.5

2012 Garden City, KS Dryland Grain Sorghum Performance Test, Finney County Brand 80.0 DEKALB DEKALB DEKALB DEKALB DRUSSEL SEED DRUSSEL SEED DRUSSEL SEED MATURITY CHECK MATURITY CHECK MATURITY CHECK PIONEER PIONEER PIONEER PIONEER STAR SEED STAR SEED STAR SEED STAR SEED TRIUMPH TRIUMPH TRIUMPH TRIUMPH TRIUMPH TRIUMPH

Name

39.0 DKS28-05 DKS36-06 DKS37-07 DKS44-20 DSS B64 DSS B6506 DSS R6611 EARLY LATE MEDIUM 85G03 85Y40 86G32 87P06 SSD1002.6 SSD1002.61 SSD1085.4 SSD3928.3 TR 438 TR 448 TR 457 TR 4941 TR 4951 TRX85131 Average CV (%) LSD (0.05) Yield in bold in the top LSD group.

Yld

72.3 38.9 38.0 30.7 24.8 37.9 32.5 29.6 25.2 27.9 33.8 30.4 47.7 38.5 18.2 17.3 28.9 47.7 23.6 21.9 29.4 15.7 15.3 26.0 31.7 14.2 6.3

PAVG TW MT ASGROW PULSAR39.5 1.8 228.2 51.9 17.6 122.8 51.9 20.9 119.9 51.8 18.5 97.0 51.0 21.4 78.4 51.0 19.4 119.8 54.6 19.0 102.5 51.1 21.2 93.4 50.2 18.7 79.6 50.0 10.0 88.2 51.6 15.0 106.7 51.1 21.6 95.9 49.4 26.7 150.5 53.7 18.7 121.5 48.4 8.7 57.5 51.6 15.0 54.8 51.6 15.0 91.1 51.6 15.0 150.7 53.4 18.0 74.4 54.3 19.0 69.3 51.1 19.2 92.7 54.0 19.9 49.6 50.6 20.7 48.5 51.6 15.0 82.2 48.4 31.5 31.7 51.6 18.5 14.2 1.1 4.5 20.0 0.8 1.2

Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent

DAYS 124.8

PHT 54.5

Hds 17.5

80.0 85.5 86.8 89.5 93.5 86.8 87.8 85.3 92.5 85.8 91.8 89.0 81.8 88.8 100.0 97.3 83.8 83.0 83.0 92.0 92.0 96.5 92.5 100.8 89.0 7.0 8.8

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Market

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By David M. Fiala

Weekly Ag Market Breakdown

Country Grain Prices as of 11/20/12 Location

Corn

Aurora Bloomfield Bruning Chappell Columbus Franklin Fremont Funk Gordon *** Grand Island Grant Hastings Hemingford Holdrege Imperial *** Kearney Kimball Lexington Lincoln Maywood McCook Merna Nebraska City Norfolk North Platte Ogallala Ord Overton Sidney St.Paul Superior Waco Wahoo Wayne Alliance Imperial Gordon Hemingford

New Corn

$7.38 $7.39 $7.43 $7.27 $7.46 $7.34 $7.61 $7.42 $7.03 $7.38 $7.30 $7.42 $7.23 $7.35 $7.30

$5.82 $5.72 $5.76 $5.79 $5.87 $5.86 $5.57 $5.82 $5.76 $5.86 $5.82 $5.78 $5.76

$7.30 $7.43 $7.43 $7.40 $7.35 $7.36 $7.48 $7.43 $7.40 $7.24 $7.47 $7.38 $7.27 $7.34 $7.42 $7.35 $7.44 $7.56 671 Above Above Above

Beans

New Beans

$13.66 $13.68 $13.68 $13.43 $13.75 $13.60 $14.80 $13.73

$12.04 $12.15

$11.86 $12.43 $12.00

$13.66 $13.42 $13.77

$12.01 $11.82 $12.05

$13.63 $13.42

$11.92 $11.82

$11.82

$5.76 $5.78 $5.83 $5.76 $5.81 $5.78 $5.77 $5.83 $5.69 $5.83 $5.78 $5.78 $5.83 $5.83 $5.78

$13.57 $13.98 $13.67 $13.47 $13.63 $13.93 $13.66 $13.67

$12.37 $11.84 $11.87 $11.92 $12.27 $12.38 $11.96

$13.81 $13.65

$12.11 $11.97

$13.63 $13.73 $13.63 $13.78

$11.92 $12.02 $12.11

Northern $40.00 Oil Flowers Spring Wheat $8.49 Spring Wheat $8.54

Wheat

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$8.27

$8.28 $8.08

$8.00

$8.16 $8.87 $8.15 $8.16

$8.02 $8.78 $8.02 $8.16

$8.08 $8.32 $8.33 $8.27 $8.08

$8.00 $8.22 $8.26 $8.03 $8.00

$8.08 $8.17 $8.32 $8.19 $8.10 $8.09

$8.00 $8.62 $8.06 $8.00 $7.99

$8.26 $8.06

$8.16 $8.01

$8.27 $8.08

$8.03 $7.98

$8.58 $8.44

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$7.16 $7.03

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Dec. 12 582 646

December 2012 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart

The information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. There is significant risk in trading futures.

Crop Basis Charts from Reporting Locations as of 11/20/12 Corn Basis

Soybean Basis

Wheat Basis

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Soybeans

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Corn trade broke sharply to start the week due to spillover pressure from the beans and negative outside markets, before grinding back higher. We were 30 lower on the week at one point, but finished the weekly only 11 cents lower. The trade now has overhead resistance at $7.32, and support at $7.05 then down at $6.50. Basis levels have stayed fairly steady in the near term, but are starting to firm due to limited farmer selling on the futures break. The corn weekly export numbers were low keeping the export demand argument one for the bears. However, there have been signs of increased US competiveness in the export market, with the USDA announcing a 158,000 metric ton sale of corn to an unknown destination during the week. Asian destinations have been more aggressively shopping corn to fill the December through March needs. Notable improvement in hog margins and ethanol has been noted this week. The USDA November Supply and Demand report was neutral to negative versus expectations this month. The crop size came in at 10.725 billion bushels versus the expected 10.629 and 10.706 billion last month. The yield number was up .3 at 122.3. The trade was expecting more unharvested acres to show up on the report, which will be a debate in January when the USDA makes their final estimate. The carryover was 647 million bushels versus the 635 average trade guess and 619 last month. The world ending stocks were 118 million metric tons versus 117.3 million last month. The report would suggest more sideways action in corn with the trade wanting to see more demand rationing evidence before breaking hard, and greater demand to justify a rally. The weakness in the beans pulled us lower though. The market appears to view corn below $7 on nearby or $6 on new crop as cheap at this juncture. The December option expiration this Friday should keep trade active during the Thanksgiving Holiday trade. Hedgers call with questions

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Wheat trade struggled this past week, washing out on Monday and struggling to find footing allowing us to move to new lows to end the week. For the week, Chicago was 48 lower, KC was 46 lower, and Minneapolis was 41 lower. On the weekly progress and condition report the winter wheat crop conditions slipped 3% to 36% good to excellent. This is the lowest rating for this time of year since the mid-1980’s. On the chart we tried to break out to the upside two weeks ago and now are trying to break out on the downside. The soybean weakness and outside market weakness had many market bulls devastated this past week. We fear more long liquidation near term, but believe world values and the poor condition of the US winter crop should help the market find support. The USDA provided negative numbers on their monthly November report, so the fundamental argument did favor the bears this past week. The USDA wheat numbers had world carryover up to 174.2 versus 173 million metric tons last month. The domestic carryover was increased to 704 million versus the average trade guess of 665 million bushels and the October 654 number. Wheat importing nations are starting to build a deep line up of tenders, and how these fill should provide additional direction. The US sales need to pick up not just the futures to support the fundamental bull argument, the price drop may help matters. Russia and India are continuing to release intervention stocks to keep domestic prices down. In the week ahead expect wheat to follow the row crops, then try and find its own direction after the holiday. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Chicago 794 908

K City 837 941

Minneapolis 878 965

December 2012 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . . .8.446 High . . . .8.480 Low . . . .8.440 Close . . .8.440 Change .-0.010

Soybean trade continued its slide this week taking another buck off of prices dipping into the $13 range on nearby, a full $4 off the high seen at the beginning of September. For the week, beans finished 68 lower, meal was down $26 and bean oil was down 80 points. On the January chart slipped below $14.00 so it’s hard to point to a nearby support level, $13 is the next major one, and resistance is at $14.28, and $14.92 which are the 10-day and 20-day respectively. Harvest progress was listed now 96% complete on the weekly report and corn harvest was not listed/considered complete. Soybean progress numbers should be over as well moving forward. Basis has stayed firm due to a lack of farmer selling with the price drop. Gulf premiums are moving to multi-month highs. The USDA confirmed an additional 120,000 metric tons of soybean sales to China, and 40,000 metric tons of soyoil to an unknown destination. The weekly sales were again good. The NOPA soybean crush for October came in at 153.53 million bushels, about 8 million more than expectations, and up solidly year on year. So far crush is running 10% ahead of last year’s pace, while it is projected to decline 5% on the year. South American weather has improved in the near term to allow planting to progress, this coupled with the negative USDA report a week ago has devastated market bulls. The USDA soybean yield was raised to 39.3, it came in a full bushel greater than expected. The production number was at 2.971 versus the guess of 2.89 billion. This would favor the bean market heading into a new trading range lower than $15. We do need to respect that $13-$14 soybean prices historically are very good. With greater planted acres in South America the bull argument fundamentally may need to lean on weather problems. For this week we are oversold so bounce should not be surprised, but at the momentum it does not appear we should expect any rally to get carried away. The world carryover was raised to 60 million tons versus 57.6 last month; without weather issues in South America this would suggest no one needs to chase soybean supplies. Hedgers call with questions.

Support: Resistance

Jan. 13 1326 1478

Dec. Meal 403 461

Dec. Oil 4560 4890

January 2013 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .14.120 High . . .14.132 Low . . .14.092 Close . .14.100 Change .-0.026

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Palmyra FFA Chapter’s Fall Activities Kenneth Malone, Palmyra FFA Advisor Palmyra FFA members attended the 85th National FFA Convention October 23-27 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Palmyra FFA members stopped at Pioneer/Dupont Research center in Johnstown, Iowa, to visit and tour the plant research facility. While at the convention, Palymyra FFA members attended meeting

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Waverly FFA Chapter Attends Central FFA 85th National Convention Chapter Goes to Nationals Kori Jensen, Waverly FFA Advisor

The Waverly FFA chapter had 13 members attend the 85th National FFA convention in Indianapolis, Ind., from October 24 through October 27, 2012. Waverly FFA members attending were: Shaylee Truax, Olivia Freriks, Malcom Carney, Nicki Larsen, Andrew Neujhar, Aaron Ochsner, Caitlin Davis, Trevor Spath, Shelby Blake, Luke Winter, Brianna Boehler, Justin Hennessy and Philip Faughn with Advisor Kori Jensen. Each year, nearly 55,000 FFA members and guests gather at the convention to learn about careers in the agriculture industry, compete for scholarships, volunteer in the community and shape the future of the National FFA Organization. The Waverly FFA Chapter attended leadership workshops and sessions to learn different ways to become a stronger chapter and keep members actively involved in activities. Motivational speaker and Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton inspired us by discussing how to overcome hardships to reach your goals. He had several people who said he was too small and would never make the cut. He set out to prove them wrong. He also knew he had

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Matthew Grimes, Central FFA Chapter Reporter The Raymond Central FFA Chapter and Alumni attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., from October 23 to October 27, 2012. Seventeen members attended â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the largest delegation in our school history â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with nine alumni from Central. There were 60,000 members from across the nation at the convention as well. This will be the last year the convention will be hosted in Indianapolis; next year it will be held in Louisville, Ky. The Central FFA Chapter traveled on a bus tour with ten buses. At the convention, members went to a workshop that dealt with animal rights issues, attended the Nebraska Dance and helped make over a million meals during a rally to fight hunger in Haiti and Indiana. The Central Parliamentary Procedure team received a silver, and Morgan Rezac earned a silver in Job Interview. The Central FFA Chapter earned a three-star Gold Chapter rating at the convention. Brennan Costello of Gothenburg, Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011-2012 FFA president, was elected vice president of the Central Region. The Central FFA Chapter Alumni members that attended participated in an auction to raise funds for FFA. The Central Alumni earned a gold rating as well.

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Freeman FFA Chapter Tony Jensen, Freeman FFA Advisor Another fall has kept the Freeman FFA Chapter busy. The group traveled to Husker Harvest Days near Grand Island, held a community appreciation pancake feed and has conducted several junior high leadership academies. Several Freeman FFA students traveled to the Impact Workshop at Norris to develop their leadership abilities and meet students from around Southeast Nebraska. Eight members represented the Freeman FFA Chapter at National Convention, as part of the National Band or Chorus. These students performed at various sessions, meals and functions around Indianapolis throughout the week. These individuals included Trevor Klein, Claire Richardson, Celia Timms, Matt Ideus, Johnathan Neil, Meghan Schellpepper, Jeffrey Wallman and Sarah Page. They had a fantastic week as they performed and met new friends from around the country. Six members of the Freeman

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Mead FFA Chapter’s October News Round-Up Thomas Dux, Mead FFA Advisor Trash Pick-Up – On Saturday, October 27, students of the Mead FFA Chapter were involved in a community service project of picking up trash along the roadsides. Students in the chapter picked up the stretches of roadside from the intersection of the Mead Bank to 2 miles east of Mead. There were 12 students who participated in this project. All of the students had a great time this fall cleaning up their community. Mr. Dux grilled up some hot dogs for the students after all of the trash was picked up from the roads. The Mead FFA members will be participating in another trash pick-up in the springtime. Hayrack Ride – On October 28, Mead FFA members met at the house of Grant Nelson for the

first annual Mead FFA Hayrack Ride. The night started out with a chilly but enjoyable hayrack ride around the country north of Mead. The fall colors were in full bloom around the countryside and provided us with great sights and sounds. After a 40 minute ride, we returned to the Nelson farm where hot chocolate and a warm fire greeted us. For supper we had a hot dog roast and s’mores were for desert. It was a great time for food and fellowship, and the Mead FFA Chapter would like to thank Robert and Dione Nelson for hosting our chapter. Lynn Hanson, Mead FFA Chapter Land Judging – On October 11, seven students from the Mead FFA Chapter went to the East Central Land Judging Competition at Twin Rivers

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National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson said his organization is pleased with EPA's decision not to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard for this year. "The RFS has helped reduce our dependence on foreign oil from 60 percent in 2005 to 45 percent today and currently supports almost 500,000 American jobs and generates $53 billion in economic activity each year," Johnson said. "Furthermore, the existing structure of the RFS provides sufficient market flexibility in case of a drought or other market disruption." He added, "It is crucial that we maintain a stable and long-term biofuels policy in order to incentivize the commercialization of next generation biofuels." National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Pam Johnson said her organization also supports the EPA's decision to deny the RFS waiver request. "We believe Administrator Jackson appropriately recognized petitioners did not properly prove severe nationwide economic harm had occurred, thereby creating no justification for a waiver of the RFS," she said. The ethanol industry plays a pivotal role in job creation throughout the country supporting over 400,000 jobs nationwide, the NCGA president said. "This includes many in ethanol plants in rural America," she said. "The RFS advances the use of domestically produced renewable fuels, encourages new technologies and enhances U.S. energy independence." To support the waiver decision, EPA conducted several economic analyses. Economic analyses of impacts in the agricultural sector, conducted with USDA, showed that on average waiving the mandate would only reduce corn prices by approximately 1 percent. Economic analyses of impacts in the energy sector, conducted with DOE, showed that waiving the mandate would not impact household energy costs. EPA said it also found that the evidence and information failed to support a determination that implementation of the RFS mandate during the 2012-2013 time period would severely harm the economy of a state, a region or the United States, the standard established by Congress in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct). This is the second time that EPA has considered an RFS waiver request. In both cases, analysis concluded that the mandate did not impose severe harm. In 2008, the state of Texas was denied a waiver.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) expressed disappointment that the EPA denied a request to waive the RFS. "In light of the most widespread drought to face the country in more than 50 years, the refusal to grant this waiver is a blatant example of the flawed policy of the RFS," said NCBA President J.D. Alexander, a cattle feeder from Pilger. "The artificial support for corn ethanol provided for by the RFS is only making the situation worse for cattlemen and women by driving up feed costs." In comments submitted to EPA in October, NCBA stated that the cattle industry, along with other livestock groups, has suffered a significant economic impact due to the RFS mandate and the drought. According to NCBA, from December 2007 to August 2012, the cattle feeding sector of the beef industry lost a record $4 billion in equity due to high feed costs and economic factors that have negatively affected beef demand. According to USDA reports, corn prices have increased about 60 percent since June 15 and the near futures price is hovering around $8 per bushel. In a report by USDA's Economic Research Service, 2011 feed costs for livestock, poultry and dairy reached a record high of $54.6 billion -- an increase of more than $9 billion over 2010 costs. The effects of the refusal to waive the RFS will be felt throughout the economy, according to NCBA, with predictions of a 500,000-head beef cow and 50,000-head dairy cow liquidation in the U.S. alone this year. These losses are said to be driven by drought and high input costs. Corn, the primary feed for cattle and other livestock, in Nebraska, has seen an increase from $5.61 per bushel in October 2011 to $6.90 per bushel in October 2012. Soybeans, another important livestock feed, has gone up from $11.70 per bushel to $13.60 per bushel during the same time period. All baled hay price, during that time period, has gone up from $116 per ton to $206 per ton. As a direct result of the RFS, cash receipts have increased from $3.818 billion in 2007 to $7.659 billion in 2011. During the same period, cash receipts for cattle in Nebraska increased from $7.236 billion to $8.614 billion. "Our message to EPA and Administrator Jackson is how bad does it have to get for livestock producers before relief is brought to rural America? Cattlemen and women are only asking for a level playing field," Alexander said. "With EPA's refusal to grant a waiver when faced with these conditions, it is clear the RFS is not working as Congress intended."

NRDS RACE TO GET NEW REPUBLICAN RIVER... The Lower Republican NRD board approved several project-related agreements at its meeting Thursday, Nov. 15 in Alma. One authorizes limited obligation bonds to be issued by the new Nebraska Cooperative Republican Platte Enhancement Project (NCORPE) to pay for the land and related equipment and improvements. Lower Republican NRD General Manager Mike Clements said $5 to $6 of the peracre occupation tax on irrigated land will be used to pay his district’s one-fourth share of the bonds. Upper Republican NRD General Manager Jasper Fanning of Imperial said, "It makes sense to have the interlocal agency issue all the bonds." However, he added that the four entities could decide to handle the bonds separately. The cost to each of the four entities for the land purchase alone is $20.75 million. Clements said there will be additional costs for about 30 new wells and pipelines, including seven miles worth to get the groundwater to Medicine Creek, a Republican River tributary. "The [pipeline] costs are all over the board depending on size," he said, "but I know it's expensive." When the project was announced in October, Clements told the Hub the NRDs probably will own the Lincoln County land for awhile, but could decide in the future to sell it while still holding leases for the groundwater Clements said that the land closing should be done in December, and it's hoped the bonds can be issued by early next spring. The Lower Republican NRD board named him as the district's voting member for N-CORPE and Director Bill Bose of Orleans as alternate. The cooperative's first meeting is Tuesday at the Twin Platte office in North Platte. "We'll try to hit the ground running," Clements said, with the hiring of an engineering firm likely to

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be at the top of the agenda. "There are a lot of things N-CORPE is going to have to do." The sense of urgency comes with the expected designation of 2013 as a water-short year for Republican River Compact compliance. In the Nebraska Republican River Management Districts Association meeting in Imperial, state officials were expected to confirm what has been anticipated for months: that 2013 will be designated as a water-short year for compact compliance purposes. The Federal Bureau of Reclamation already has made that prediction. The water-short year administration trigger, which was set in a Kansas v. Nebraska Republican River Compact lawsuit settlement, is when the available irrigation water supply in Harlan County Lake for the downstream Bostwick Irrigation Districts is less than 119,000 acre-feet. Then, water administration is based on a twoyear average of Nebraska’s water use — 2012 use and the forecast for 2013 — instead of the normal five years. One use of the N-CORPE project in the future may be to enhance lake inflows to keep water levels above the water-short year trigger. Once the 2013 designation is final, the Lower Republican NRD will have until Jan. 31 to submit a mitigation plan. In October, the board approved a dry-year lease incentive program to pay owners of irrigated land closest to the Republican River not irrigate in 2013. Clements said that as of Thursday, 23 applications had been received. "I anticipate this [incentive program] will not be enough," he said, estimating that it might provide 1,000 to 2,000 acre-feet of the 5,400 acre-feet of water savings required. "We’re going to need to have the augmentation project up and running next summer."

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MEAD FFA CHAPTER’S OCTOBER NEWS ROUND-UP Continued from page 16 This competition was a great learning experience for the students from Mead. Julia Couch, Mead FFA Chapter Mead FFA at National Convention – On October 23, Julia Couch, Alex McDonald, Jessica Drews, Dillon Drews, Grant Nelson and Justin Bewely left for the 85th National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. On the 14hour bus journey, we met new friends and created new relationships. These other students had a lot in common with our students, some were new to FFA and some had a lot of knowledge about FFA. As the Mead FFA Chapter delegation arrived at the Sheraton Hotel, we found that there were many more students from Nebraska in FFA than we had thought. That was nothing compared to what we were about to see at the First General Session we attended that night. This session was held at the Bankers Life Field House, and there were more than 53,000 FFA students that were attending this assembly. In a sea of blue, we realized what an impact FFA has on young adults. Not only do we do it for fun, but we participate to help other people understand the importance of the FFA organization, agriculture in general, and also to help make us productive citizens. This assembly was filled with fun music, the 2012 FFA theme, the introduction of the National FFA officers and a few motivational speakers. In the following days, we attended Creed Speaking, Marketing Plan, three different workshops and Ag Issues events. I’m sure that I can speak for others when I say that we learned a lot of valuable information that we will all carry with us throughout life.

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Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 11/17/2012

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MARKET: Bassett Livestock Auction – Bassett; Huss Livestock Market LLC – Kearney; Imperial Livestock Auction – Imperial; Lexington Livestock Market – Lexington; Loup City Commission Co. – Loup City; Ogallala Livestock Auction Market – Ogallala; Tri-State Livestock Auction – McCook; Valentine Livestock Auction – Valentine Receipts: 20,110 Last Week: 17,885 Last Year: 29,871 Compared to last week, from the bulk of the receipts, steers sold unevenly steady and heifers sold mostly steady. Demand was good for longtime weaned calves with many farmer/feeders procuring the calf to turn out on corn fields to help vacuum all of the corn on the ground. Demand was moderate to good for fresh bawlers. Most buyers aren’t as selective as past week’s with the dwindling supply to choose from. Live sales on slaughter cattle sold 1.00 higher at 125.00-126.00 with dressed sales mostly steady to 2.00 higher at 196.00, few up to 197.00. Cattle on Feed: Nov 1st on feed 95 percent, Placed 87 percent and Marketed 103 percent. Feeder cattle supply this week included 57 percent steers, 42 percent heifers with the balance on bull calves with near 44 of the total over 600 lbs. **Bred Cow and Pair sales listed at bottom of this report.

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NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY Week Ending 11/16/2012 Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week: Alfalfa, grass, ground/delivered alfalfa and dehydrated alfalfa pellets sold steady. Demand was moderate to good with light availability. Many buyers and sellers continue to be concerned about the drought conditions. Prices are dollars per ton FOB (freight on buyer) stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recent reported sales. Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a hay and forage directory available at www.agr.state.ne.us click on Hay Information. Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 275.00-300.00. Good large rounds 200.00240.00. Premium small square bales 375.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds 200.00-225.00. Fall planted oat hay in large rounds 150.00. Cornstalks round bales 70.00-85.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 340.00-350.00. Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 275.00-300.00; Premium small squares 350.00. Good large rounds 200.00-230.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds 200.00. Corn stalks large round bales 85.00-100.00. Alfalfa ground/del local hauls 250.00-260.00. Corn stalks ground/del 140.00-150.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 330.00. Western Nebraska: Compared to last week: All classes trading steady to firm with continued resistance from buyers noted at the upper end of the price

range due to a light and diminishing supply. Light to moderate demand with slow trading activity. Producers are continuing to retain their remaining hay supplies as they are anticipating upcoming feeding needs for the winter season. USDA-NASS has a production forecast of 55.6 million tons, which is down 15 percent from last year. If this is recognized it will be the lowest production level since 1953. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Most horse hay sold in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales. Due to a holiday week the next report will be available November 29, 2012.

Detailed Quotations Western Nebraska Alfalfa Mixed Grass Supreme Lg. Rd. 250.00-275.00 Premium Lg. Sqs. 250.00-275.00 Wheat Straw Fair-Good Lg. Sqs. 220.00-250.00 80.00-95.00 Wheat Lg. Round Corn Stalks Ground & Deliv. New Crop 100.00-120.00 70.00-85.00 220.00

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, November 12, 2012 • Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 12,032; Imported - 0 Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 4,297 Head; Carcass Wt: 50-89 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 78.0; Wtd avg. Dressing: 51.8; choice or better; 98.1% YG 80.5% Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg 188 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .51.3 . . . . . . . .210.00 - 300.00 . . . . . . . .258.74 633 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .60.4 . . . . . . .209.24 - 252.48 . . . . . . . .229.06 3,777 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .69.9 . . . . . . . .211.08 - 252.75 . . . . . . . .232.25 1,983 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .80.3 . . . . . . . .211.44 - 223.85 . . . . . . . .218.41 3,753 . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .88.9 . . . . . . . .194.44 - 227.11 . . . . . . . . .214.52

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December 2012 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart Open . . .81.000 High . . .81.900 Low . . .81.000 Close . .81.650 Change .+0.200

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 86 . . . . . . .309-346 . . . . . .324 . . . .161.00-187.00 . . . . .173.82 446 . . . . . .354-399 . . . . . .380 . . . .151.50-184.00 . . . . .167.59 419 . . . . . .402-446 . . . . . .424 . . . .146.00-168.25 . . . . .157.17 25 . . . . . . . .408 . . . . . . . .408 . . . . . . .168.00 . . . . . . . .168.00 15 . . . . . . . .447 . . . . . . . .447 . . . . . . .148.00 . . . . . . . .148.00 664 . . . . . .450-499 . . . . . .479 . . . .145.50-164.00 . . . . .157.36 60 . . . . . . . .450 . . . . . . . .450 . . . . . . .167.75 . . . . . . . .167.75 41 . . . . . . . .453 . . . . . . . .453 . . . . . . .176.00 . . . . . . . .176.00 936 . . . . . .500-544 . . . . . .520 . . . .142.75-156.25 . . . . .150.47 682 . . . . . .551-599 . . . . . .570 . . . .135.00-162.00 . . . . .146.37 18 . . . . . . . .562 . . . . . . . .562 . . . . . . .152.00 . . . . . . . .152.00 284 . . . . . .600-643 . . . . . .617 . . . .132.00-158.50 . . . . .148.85 513 . . . . . .601-646 . . . . . .621 . . . .130.00-149.00 . . . . .139.62 58 . . . . . . . .612 . . . . . . . .612 . . . . . . .146.00 . . . . . . . .146.00 8 . . . . . . . . .640 . . . . . . . .640 . . . . . . .134.50 . . . . . . . .134.50 304 . . . . . .658-699 . . . . . .676 . . . .133.50-145.50 . . . . .140.94 34 . . . . . . . .664 . . . . . . . .664 . . . . . . .138.50 . . . . . . . .138.50 347 . . . . . .704-749 . . . . . .726 . . . .135.25-144.00 . . . . .139.17 850 . . . . . .760-794 . . . . . .777 . . . .135.50-142.25 . . . . .138.82 33 . . . . . . . .760 . . . . . . . .760 . . . . . . .130.00 . . . . . . . .130.00 534 . . . . . .800-843 . . . . . .821 . . . .131.00-141.75 . . . . .137.86 328 . . . . . .856-897 . . . . . .876 . . . .127.75-139.20 . . . . .136.15 34 . . . . . . .907-928 . . . . . .915 . . . .116.00-130.00 . . . . .124.44 30 . . . . . . .966-985 . . . . . .969 . . . .125.50-128.25 . . . . .126.31 10 . . . . . . . .1020 . . . . . . .1020 . . . . . . .121.50 . . . . . . . .121.50

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Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 6 . . . . . . . . .283 . . . . . . . .283 . . . . . . .168.00 . . . . . . . .168.00 13 . . . . . . . .340 . . . . . . . .340 . . . . . . .151.00 . . . . . . . .151.00 27 . . . . . . .377-396 . . . . . .389 . . . .148.25-156.00 . . . . .150.22 56 . . . . . . .421-446 . . . . . .430 . . . .143.00-152.50 . . . . .147.79 84 . . . . . . .451-495 . . . . . .476 . . . .145.00-155.25 . . . . .151.69 146 . . . . . .513-548 . . . . . .536 . . . .131.00-142.50 . . . . .138.39 119 . . . . . .550-598 . . . . . .556 . . . .138.50-146.50 . . . . .145.30 32 . . . . . . .611-639 . . . . . .627 . . . .126.00-139.00 . . . . .135.56 14 . . . . . . . .677 . . . . . . . .677 . . . . . . .133.50 . . . . . . . .133.50 5 . . . . . . . . .731 . . . . . . . .731 . . . . . . .133.00 . . . . . . . .133.00 8 . . . . . . . . .811 . . . . . . . .811 . . . . . . .129.00 . . . . . . . .129.00 26 . . . . . . . .845 . . . . . . . .845 . . . . . . .120.50 . . . . . . . .120.50

5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle Week Ending: 11/18/12

Confirmed: 88,813 Week Ago: 58,341 Year Ago: 92,277

Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Weighted Averages Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,490 . . . . . . . . .1,250-1,550 . . . . . . . . . . .123.00-126.50 1,453 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,793 . . . . . . . .1,200-1,540 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-126.50 1,433 . . . . . . . . . . .125.27 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,377 . . . . . . . .1,050-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .124.50-126.50 1,320 . . . . . . . . . . .125.42 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371 . . . . . . . . . .1,140-1,325 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-125.00 1,274 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00 Weighted Averages Live Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,816 . . . . . . . . .1,175-1,425 . . . . . . . . . . .123.00-126.00 1,316 . . . . . . . . . . .125.20 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,015 . . . . . . . . .1,130-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-126.50 1,308 . . . . . . . . . . .125.49 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,145 . . . . . . . . .1,025-1,285 . . . . . . . . . . .125.00-126.00 1,169 . . . . . . . . . . .125.54 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .============================================================================================================== Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . . Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Steers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) (Paid on Hot Weights) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,227 . . . . . . . . . .819-1,001 . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-198.00 923 . . . . . . . . . . . .196.35 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,858 . . . . . . . . . .797-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .192.00-198.00 910 . . . . . . . . . . . .196.14 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,586 . . . . . . . . . .810-952 . . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-197.00 915 . . . . . . . . . . . .195.46 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weighted Averages Dressed Basis Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Count . . . . .Weight Range (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . .Price Range ($) Slaughter Heifers (Beef Breeds): (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($) Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,560 . . . . . . . . . .756-938 . . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-198.00 841 . . . . . . . . . . . .196.68 65 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,768 . . . . . . . . . .775-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-197.00 854 . . . . . . . . . . . .196.18 35 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .864 . . . . . . . . . . .781-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .195.00-197.50 835 . . . . . . . . . . . .196.46 0 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

Weekly Weighted Averages (Beef Brands): Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .29,031 . . . . . . .1,382 . . . . . . .125.29 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .20,976 . . . . . . .1,249 . . . . . . .125.46 Dressed Del Steer . . .12,671 . . . . . . .916 . . . . . . . .196.03 Dressed Del Heifer . .8,192 . . . . . . . .846 . . . . . . . .196.42

Sales fob feedlots and delivered. Estimated net weights after 3-4% shrink. Other: Contract sales; Formula sales; Holsteins; Heiferettes; Cattle sold earlier in the week, but data not collected on day of sale; Etc.

Week Ago Averages:

Year Ago Averages:

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Stee . . . . . .14,537 . . . . . . .1,380 . . . . . . .124.75 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .15,301 . . . . . . .1,212 . . . . . . .125.06 Dressed Del Steer . . .11,189 . . . . . . .911 . . . . . . . .195.01 Dressed Del Heifer . . .4,712 . . . . . . . .808 . . . . . . . .195.60

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price Live FOB Steer . . . . . .31,826 . . . . . . .1,341 . . . . . . .122.87 Live FOB Heifer . . . . .22,935 . . . . . . .1,197 . . . . . . .122.58 Dressed Del Steer . . . .9,081 . . . . . . . .898 . . . . . . . .196.07 Dressed Del Heifer . . .10,597 . . . . . . .792 . . . . . . . .195.80

Cattle

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Support: Resistance

Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price 140 . . . . . .313-348 . . . . .335 . . .184.00-212.00 . . . . . .201.79 253 . . . . . .355-398 . . . . .381 . . .174.00-216.50 . . . . . .197.27 445 . . . . . .401-446 . . . . .423 . . .170.00-193.00 . . . . . .182.73 64 . . . . . . . .414 . . . . . . .414 . . . . . .198.00 . . . . . . . . .198.00 39 . . . . . . . .408 . . . . . . .408 . . . . . .195.00 . . . . . . . . .195.00 823 . . . . . .450-499 . . . . .480 . . .167.00-186.00 . . . . . .176.17 84 . . . . . . . .483 . . . . . . .483 . . . . . .181.75 . . . . . . . . .181.75 212 . . . . . .471-497 . . . . .478 . . .178.50-195.50 . . . . . .187.20 1246 . . . . .500-546 . . . . .523 . . .155.00-180.00 . . . . . .169.68 175 . . . . . .500-509 . . . . .504 . . .175.00-183.00 . . . . . .180.55 1100 . . . . .550-599 . . . . .576 . . .148.50-169.00 . . . . . .161.63 224 . . . . . .552-565 . . . . .562 . . .169.00-178.00 . . . . . .173.51 60 . . . . . . . .555 . . . . . . .555 . . . . . .170.00 . . . . . . . . .170.00 158 . . . . . .570-598 . . . . .584 . . . . . .185.00 . . . . . . . . .185.00 564 . . . . . .600-648 . . . . .621 . . .154.50-173.50 . . . . . .164.00 689 . . . . . .601-647 . . . . .619 . . .148.00-166.50 . . . . . .155.90 169 . . . . . .603-613 . . . . .608 . . . . . .170.00 . . . . . . . . .170.00 7 . . . . . . . . .645 . . . . . . .645 . . . . . .148.00 . . . . . . . . .148.00 232 . . . . . .650-699 . . . . .681 . . .140.00-165.00 . . . . . .152.65 524 . . . . . .653-699 . . . . .677 . . .141.00-161.50 . . . . . .154.15 49 . . . . . . . .659 . . . . . . .659 . . . . . .165.25 . . . . . . . . .165.25 378 . . . . . .700-745 . . . . .718 . . .140.00-156.50 . . . . . .151.90 102 . . . . . .727-731 . . . . .728 . . .145.00-147.50 . . . . . .147.06 50 . . . . . . . .747 . . . . . . .747 . . . . . .146.85 . . . . . . . . .146.85 253 . . . . . .750-796 . . . . .773 . . .140.00-152.00 . . . . . .145.49 37 . . . . . . . .790 . . . . . . .790 . . . . . .145.00 . . . . . . . . .145.00 307 . . . . . .800-844 . . . . .818 . . .137.00-148.00 . . . . . .145.75 213 . . . . . .851-899 . . . . .861 . . .135.75-146.60 . . . . . .144.34 64 . . . . . . . .855 . . . . . . .855 . . . . . .136.10 . . . . . . . . .136.10 258 . . . . . .900-936 . . . . .917 . . .136.75-139.00 . . . . . .137.76 86 . . . . . . .962-971 . . . . .969 . . .135.50-135.75 . . . . . .135.69

Support: Resistance

Dec. 12 12467 12707

Jan. 13 Feeder 14530 14735

Cattle trade has remained actively sideways with positive finishes on Friday giving us a slightly higher weekly close on December. This illustrates the trade is hoping for cash to remains steady or even trade better during Thanksgiving week. The monthly Cattle on Feed report had total numbers at 95% of a year ago which was nearly in line with expectations. Placements were in line with expectations at 87% and marketing at 103%. Cash trade was in the $126-7 area and initial asking prices next week are expected to be $129 live and $198 dressed. Cutout trade was mixed during the week with choice around $193 and select around $174. The choice select spread has stayed

fairly stable, and the feedlots still seem reasonably current. The December futures contract has support at $124.50 which is the recent low, and trade worked above the 10-day and 20-day moving averages late last week so resistance is now up around $127 where we find the 50-day and 100-day moving averages. Feeder cattle placements should pick up as poor grazing conditions, and forage shortages encourage sales. Forward demand coming forward will remain a concern, as the economic issues cloud all the markets. There have been some encouraging signs in the export market though. Hedgers call with questions.

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McCool Junction FFA Chapter Members Attend National FFA Convention Five McCool Junction FFA Chapter members attended the 85th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 23-27, 2012. Those attending included John Norquest, Brooklyn Swantek, Coleman Cogswell, Daniel Bauer and Katelyn Siebert, as well as student teacher Morgan Meyer and Advisor Dana Hall. McCool Junction FFA members had the opportunity to attend sessions, workshops, a large career show and FFA Expo, and watch a talent show performed by FFA members from across the country. Over 55,000 FFA members from all 50 states attended the National FFA Convention. McCool Junction FFA members also got the opportunity to go on three tours on Friday of the trip. Tours included visiting Traderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point Dairy, a grass-fed and organic dairy, and the McCool Junction members were able to taste cheese, chocolate milk, berry yogurt and ice cream while on the tour; members also toured Harrison Veterinary Technology College and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and were able to enjoy all areas of the Speedway, including the press box and the tradition of kissing the bricks. They also had gone on a tour of DuPont-Pioneer in Johnstown, Iowa, on Wednesday on their way to Indianapolis. The convention trip was finished by attending the National FFA American Degree and Stars over

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America Pageant on Saturday morning, before heading out on the long bus ride home. Congratulations to the following McCool Junction FFA members, Wade Obermier, Jordyn Duffek, Jeremy Coffey and Taylor Norquest, for receiving their American FFA Degrees, the highest honor to be earned in the National FFA Organization. Chapter Receives $9,000 in Two Grants The McCool Junction FFA Chapter recently received an $8,000 grant from the Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ball of Nebraska for their help with the ball that was held in McCool Junction in June. The chapter is planning on using their grant money for four projects this year. They are purchasing handicapped-accessible doors to be installed at the new entryway for the school gymnasium and an automated external defibrillator for the football field and track. Members will also be conducting a farm safety day and putting together safety/health kits for area farmers. McCool Junction FFA members were very grateful and excited to receive this grant to help their school and community become a safer place. The McCool Junction FFA Chapter also received a $1,000 Agricultural Literacy Grant from the Nebraska Pork Producers. The chapter is planning on building a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Learning Barnâ&#x20AC;? for elementary teachers and students to have access to books, videos and other agricultural resources for

learning accurate information about agriculture and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s importance in Nebraska and beyond. Members are excited to teach the youth of our school the importance of agriculture in their daily lives through this learning barn and additional activities planned for their annual FFA Barnyard during National FFA Week in February 2013. Dana Hall, McCool Junction FFA Advisor

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Stephanie Miller, Heartland FFA Advisor Heartland FFA attended Husker Harvest Days in September, and competed in District Land Judging in October. Five Heartland FFA Chapter members attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. On the way, delegates stopped to tour the Pioneer plant in Iowa. While in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Indy,â&#x20AC;? they were able to tour Traders' Point Creamery, a vet-tech college and the Indianapolis Speedway. Heartland FFA members also recently participated in carving pumpkins to donate to the local nursing home. Currently, Heartland FFA members are getting some hands-on training by being able to prepare and pour a sidewalk in front of the Ag shop.

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Crete FFA Chapter News

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Sam Due, Friend FFA Chapter Reporter The Friend FFA Chapter has had a very busy start to the school year. We had a couple of activities this summer that we took part in. Some of the members helped take down church pews for community service. We also played laser tag and did a Fourth of July float for the parade in Friend. Our chapter officers got to attend the COLT conference in Aurora to learn more about their positions as officers and improve their leadership for the chapter. IMPACT conference was another leadership experience that some of the Friend FFA members have had this year. A small group traveled to Central Community College in Hastings and spent the day learning how to build up their leadership. Some of our volunteer and community service projects so far this year have been helping with the Harvest Bonanza at our Co-op and helping out at the community thrift store, H.A.T.S. Friend FFA members and Ag class students also got the opportunity to attend Husker Harvest Days. Nine Friend FFA Chapter delegates attended the 85th National Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. They got to listen to great speakers and attend competitions. They were able to see Brantley Gilbert and The Band Perry perform in concert, went to a rodeo and attended the National FFA dance. Delegates also went on tours to a dairy farm, a marshmallow making company and a popcorn company, Not Just Popcorn. The trip was five days full of new leadership experiences and new places. Friend FFA members are also preparing speeches for our upcoming Leadership Skills Events (LSEs) competition in Aurora. Our December meeting as a chapter is a big one for us. Every December, we invite our parents to a potluck supper. We eat, have our meeting, and present some of our LSEs for our parents. We are looking forward to a great rest of the year as we inch closer to Christmas.

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Crete FFA members helped with the Rally to Fight Hunger at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. FFA members have donated food, and now their time, in making meals to be sent around the world. Crete FFA members looked fabulous with their hair nets on getting ready to help package food for the Rally to Fight Hunger. Crete FFA members prepared 216 meals, packaged, and boxed them during their work time. Logan Sieck, in particular, watched as Brandon Sieck loaded boxes of food to be distributed worldwide for the Rally to Fight Hunger Campaign during National FFA Convention. With regret Crete FFA members Cory Parks, Caleb Scholz, Logan Sieck, Brandon Sieck and Charlene Skillett said goodbye to Bankers Life Fieldhouse, home of the National FFA Convention. The fieldhouse is also where the NBA Indiana Pacers and WNBA Indiana Fever play basketball. All but one National FFA Convention session were held in the Bankers Life Fieldhouse, with the last session held at Lucas Oil Stadium, which is also home to the Indianapolis Colts and Big Ten Championship football games. The Crete FFA members attended sessions here that included former Olympic figure skating champion Scott Hamilton and Dr. Lowell Catlett as keynote speakers. The sessions also featured music by the National FFA Talent, Band and Chorus along with a laser light show, and the retiring addresses from the national FFA officers. Crete FFA members got ready to kiss the bricks at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The speedway opened in 1909 with at 2.5 mile track that now seats over 300,000 spectators. The track changed from dirt to gravel, and then to over 3.2 million bricks, which are still there today under the current asphalt. Dale Jarrett and his Nascar team was the first to start this tradition of kissing the bricks at the finish line, which all winners continue to do today. The Crete FFA members also took a tour of the track and visited the track’s museum. For fun, the Crete FFA members traveled south of Indianapolis during the 85th National FFA Convention to tour the Blue Springs Caverns and Gem Mines. The Crete FFA delegates got to float on a boat in an underground river 90 feet below the surface. This natural cavern has tunnels and water that goes for miles. The only creatures living there include bats, blind fish and blind crayfish.

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This fall has been extremely busy for the Sandy Creek FFA. In August, chapter and alumni members traveled to the Harlan County Lake for their annual welcome back, Lake Day. With over 40 members and guests present, the Lake Day was a success. Members spent the day playing volleyball, tubing, water skiing and swimming. The Sandy Creek FFA officer team as well as chapter members also assisted the Deweese Community by operating a food stand and cleaning up trash after a tractor pull and demo derby in mid-August. Towards the beginning of September chapter members headed to Grand Island for the State FFA Livestock Show. This year the Sandy Creek FFA Chapter saw an all-time high of animals exhibited by members. With over 25 head of cattle, two goats and three sheep, Sandy Creek was well represented. Some notable performances were made by Brianna Walker with her Reserve Champion Angus Bull, and Kolt Illingworth with his Reserve FFA Champion Breeding Doe and first place middle school goat showmanship finish. Additionally, Matt Rohrer received Reserve Champion Breeding Ram, as well as the Herdsmanship Award for his breeding sheep. While many members were exhibiting animals, Trevor and Calvin DeVries also were exhibiting honey from their hives in the extracted honey class. Furthermore, more than 18 members served as Barn Tour guides during the busy Labor Day weekend for the Nebraska Extension Service. On Wednesday, September 5, 18 students traveled to the Nuckolls County Fairgrounds to serve as Earth Jamboree leaders for the Little Blue Natural Resource District. Students were in charge of an elementary group for the day, leading them to various workshops and keeping the younger students entertained during down time. Sandy Creek FFA members also helped out at the annual Old Trusty Antique Tractor Show in Clay Center, by putting in over 192 hours of community service over two days. At the end of September, Sandy Creek members traveled to York to partake in the Cornerstone Community Ag Careers Days. Thirty-six members attended the career day, in which they were able to sit through various presentations on different agricultural careers including Ag Mechanics, Ag Finance and Ag Education, just to name a few. Continued on page 25

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Central City FFA Chapter’s Positive Impact Palmer FFA Chapter Krissa Gulbrandson, Central City Chapter Reporter The Central City FFA Chapter started the year off in May by sending their officers to a leadership conference in Aurora. After the officers returned from their three-day retreat, they began the summer actively involved in running baseball concessions along with 35 other members. Along with their busy summers, many Central City FFA members prepared our petting zoo and teddy bear picnic for the Fourth of July celebration. A number of our members gave a helping hand at the team penning concession stands later in the summer. Ending our summer season, many Central City FFA members participated in the Merrick County Fair. The nights were filled with parking cars for the derby, and days were filled with competition. Katie Benner placed first in the livestock judging competition and Paige Benner received runner-up. Abby Maresh and Isaac Jefferson placed first and second respectively in Swine Showmanship. Stephanie Nelson placed first and Anastasia Johnson placed second in the Sheep Showmanship. Krissa Gulbrandson received Reserve Grand Champion in Rabbit Showmanship. Not far down the road dawned the State Fair; many Central City FFA showmen rose early on Labor Day weekend to prepare for the show. With twelve exhibitors, we brought home 33 records. Among the numerous placings, Tyler Tomasek received Grand Champion on his trailer and Reserve Champion on his tractor. Chandler Brown received Reserve Grand Champion on his trailer. Anastasia received Reserve Champion on her sheep carcass. Finally, Brittney Jefferson received Reserve Champion on her purebred spot gilt. After returning with great pride, the Central City FFA Chapter was blessed to participate in the Husker Harvest Days celebration. They had a food

pantry competition, donating two dollars to the cause for every pound of food donated. The Central City FFA Chapter donated 308 pounds of food, equaling a $616 donation. All in all, the chapter’s trip brought knowledge to its members, who are always looking to improve the community. Later in the fall, Krissa Gulbrandson, Brittney Jefferson, Mollie Maresh and Mikaela Wilshusen headed to York, where Cornerstone Bank held its annual Careers in Ag Day in the York City Auditorium. Later in the month eleven Central City FFA members attended the annual IMPACT conference held by the Nebraska’s state FFA officers. They were part of the 260 students gathered to develop leadership qualities to put in action for our chapter. One major community activity our FFA members volunteered for this year was the Nebraska and National Hand-Cornhusking championships. Two of our very own members, Brittany Jefferson and Jordan Dose, even competed. The FFA chapters provided people to glean and time for the pickers, arriving at eight in the morning and working until five at night. The FFA also runs football concessions, in which the members and alumni were very involved. Our final fall projects involved Adopt-a-Highway; we have begun to clean up a busy road and look to maintain it throughout the year. Finally, we entered our Veteran's Day float for the parade; the float consists of a memorial wall for all those who dedicated themselves to serve for us. To start off the Christmas season, the Central City FFA Chapter is collecting bikes to repair and give to Christmas-of-Sharing. Overall, with District Competition coming up, our chapter has many members getting ready to impress the judges with our knowledge learned over the year. We strive to make an impact on our community by improving it through active leadership.

High Plains FFA Chapter Staying Busy Tom Hofmann, High Plains FFA Advisor Twenty-eight members of the High Plains FFA Chapter attended Husker Harvest Days on September 12, 2012. Despite the windy conditions, the members were able to look at new technologies in the agricultural industry, as well as talk to college representatives about their future plans. Eight chapter members teamed up with United Farmers Cooperative (UFC) to develop the Youth Involvement Equals Leadership Development (Y.I.E.L.D.) Challenge partnership. The Y.I.E.L.D. Challenge program combines the competition of a corn yield contest with hands-on classroom instruction that allows agricultural students to experience agronomic concepts in the field. Four participating growers were matched with students as mentors during the harvest season to learn and deploy yield maximization strategies. Additionally, the UFC Agronomy team provided classroom and field instructional support as part of the partnership. Further, the participating growers donated 1422 bushels of corn to the chapter. Proceeds from the sale of the corn will go to help develop member leadership skills and complete service projects in the community Sixteen members of the High Plains FFA Chapter hosted a farm safety camp for middle school students on October 19, 2012. Members presented safety information on the hazards of combines, auger wagons, hydraulic failure, power take-offs, all-terrain vehicles and animals. In addition, employees from Southern Power District and Polk County Rural Power District demonstrated the hazards of electricity on the farm. The two hours of demonstrations were held at the Dave Beck residence. The High Plains FFA members would like to thank everyone for their assistance and participation, which helped make the safety camp a big success.

High Plains FFA members Tyler Hofmann, Ben Kowalski, Cheyenne Doremus and Morgan Miller attended the National FFA Convention held on October 24-27 in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the convention, these members attended convention sessions and the collegiate career fair and exposition, toured the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and listened to motivational speakers including Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton. Attending the proficiency award ceremonies where the top FFA member in each proficiency area was announced will help members of the High Plains FFA set goals for their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program. Attaining their SAE goals could result in a future national finalist in the proficiency award program. In addition, High Plains FFA members attended the national chapter award recognition program for the purpose of acquiring ideas that chapter members could organize in the areas of student, chapter and community development. Attending the National FFA Convention is just one step in the process of developing leadership and SAE skills in our membership. High Plains members worked with the Red Cross on November 5, 2012, hosting a blood drive. Through the efforts of the chapter members, thirtyfive units of blood were collected. High Plains FFA Chapter members would like to thank all the members of the community that donated. The High Plains FFA Chapter hosted an evening with parents and guests, as members were awarded the Greenhand and Chapter degrees on November 15, 2012. Sydney Goertzen, Katelyn Hofmann, Lindy Eberle, Garret Lesiak, Morgan Miller, Omar Ramirez and Kyler Van Housen received the Greenhand degree. Rachel Beck, Allie Hogan, Cheyenne Doremus, and Tyler Hoffman were awarded the Chapter Degree.

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Libby Forbes, Palmer FFA Chapter Reporter Pumpkin Project – On Friday, October 25, the Ag Ed. classes of Palmer High School started a pumpkin project with the preschool through sixth grade students. The Palmer Ag students brought two pumpkins to each classroom, let the classes vote on carving designs and let the elementary students help clean the pumpkins out. The kids really seemed to enjoy watching the Ag students carve the pumpkins and were happy with the results. The pumpkins were left in the classrooms for the kids to enjoy. This project not only celebrated the fall season and Halloween, but was also a source of fun for all ages involved. The pumpkins were provided by Palmer Ag teacher, Dennis Mottl. Check out www.farmandranch.com for more Palmer FFA Chapter News.

SANDY CREEK FFA NEWS Continued from page 24 As October rolled around, 36 members traveled to Central Community College of Hastings for the FFA IMPACT Leadership Conference. Participants were split into groups by grade, and state FFA officers hosted workshops on leadership, time management and agriculture issues. October also found the Ag Sales and Poultry Management teams in full preparation mode for the national competition in Indianapolis, Ind., at the end of October. This year 20 Sandy Creek FFA members, half of the chapter, traveled to Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention. The Ag Sales team comprised of Kaydee Caldwell, Jordon Harms, Brett Peshek and Scott Hild received a silver team award. Kaydee and Jordon both received gold individual awards, while Scott and Brett received bronze individual awards. The team was coached by Dawn Caldwell, and was the first Ag Sales team from Sandy Creek to make it to the national level. The Poultry Management team also received a silver team award. Trevor DeVries, Ryan Pavelka and Brianna Walker all received silver individual awards, while Brady Shipley received a bronze award. In addition to the team successes at National Convention, Scott Hild sang in the National FFA Choir for the second year in a row, while Levi Schlick, Katie Benton and Stevie Crookshanks all received the American FFA Degrees. A huge thank you goes out to Jim and Mame Hild, Ann and Mike Shlick, and Dawn Caldwell for volunteering their time to chaperone this event. Upcoming events for the Sandy Creek FFA Chapter include a community supper for the “I Believe in the Future of Ag” campaign, preparing for Leadership Skills Events and working on community service projects. It is clear that the Sandy Creek FFA Chapter is stepping up and leading.

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Dozers, Scrapers, Loaders, Crawlers, Heavy Trucks, etc.

Guide Hunts, Fishing Trips, Singles

Deadline for next issue: THURSDAY, November 29th. The next Heartland Express will be printed on THURSDAY, December 6th. To run a classified ad in the Farm and Ranch, call 800-658-3191 and ask for Jodi 1001 - MOWERS WANTED TO BUY NE - IHC #24 MOWER & PARTS, (308) 5872344 FOR SALE NE - REBUILT KOSCH HAYVESTOR, (308) 587-2344 NE - IHC H W/WO MOWER, (308) 587-2344 NE - KOSCH SIDE MOUNT MOWER, (308) 587-2344 NE - EMERSON DOUBLE VICON DISC, (308) 544-6421 NE - VICON 3 PT DISC MOWER, (308) 5446421 IA - JD, IH, 7’ & 9’ SICKLE MOWERS. SEVERAL 2 OR 3 PT. & PULL TYPE. POMEROY, IA., (712) 299-6608 1005 - RAKES WANTED TO BUY NE - LH CHANNEL IRON FRAME ON NH56 OVER 56B SIDE RAKE, AND A WHEEL, (308) 587-2344 1006 - BALERS FOR SALE NE - BALER BELTS AND CHAINS; BEARINGS & FLANGES, (308) 587-2344 NE - BELTS FOR MOST BALERS & SWATHERS, (308) 587-2344 CO - VERMEER 605H BALER. SECOND OWNER. GOOD WORKING ORDER- $3500, (303) 644-3840 NE - 664NH, NET-TWINE, HYDRAULIC PICKUP HEAD, SHEDDED, (308) 587-2344 1007 - BALE MOVERS/FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - NEW EMERSON BALE MOVER-FEEDERS, (308) 544-6421

Tough, Reliable Hydraulic Bale Beds www.deweze.com

800-835-1042 1009 - STACKERS/STACK MOVERS FOR SALE NE - JD 200 STACKMAKER, $900.00, (308) 876-2515 1030 - OTHER - HAY & FORAGE WANTED TO BUY NE - HAYBUSTER GEAR BOX FOR 1600 STACKER, BEDROLLERS, PUSH OFF ASSEMBLY, A FEW OTHER PARTS, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 5872344 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

1030 - OTHER- HAY & FORAGE FOR SALE - CONT’D

Hi-Plains Farm Eq. Dodge City, KS • PH-800-466-0068 • www.hipainsfarm.com • • New and Used Sprinklers • ‘07 Hess, 9345 w/18’ 1346h............$55,000 ‘08 Morris 1400 bale mover............$22,000 ‘97 830 Hugger................................$11,750 1-’95 565A Hesston...........................$5,500 ‘95 9000 Macdon swather ...............$24,800 Demco saddle tanks...........................$1,500 New MF small square baler............In Stock New Morris hay hikers ...................In Stock New Crustbuster no-till drls............In Stock NEW BAD BOY MOWERS ..........In Stock

High Energy Liquid Feed 20% Protein 8% Fat $198 ton/ Atchison ,KS $218 ton/ Alva ,OK Minimum order 23 ton Truck loads National Feed Commodities www.nationalfeed.com

888-674-8279 1101 - TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255 TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277 MO - AC D17’S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD, (816) 378-2015 KS - WANTED: VERSATILE TRACTORS, ANY CONDITION, PREFERRED NON RUNNING FOR SALVAGE. CALL:, (316) 943-0203

WANTED

DEAD OR ALIVE

Farm Tractors and Construction Equipment

Tri-County Parts & Equipment Brighton, CO (303) 659-9690 tcparts@msn.com

NE - 13” X 28” RIMS FOR AC WD-45 OR AC D17 TRACTOR, (308) 624-2177 NE - JD 8320 FWA, (402) 726-2488 FOR SALE NE - 8 HOLE 15” TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS, FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344 NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, (308) 436-4369 NE - IHC 706 FOR SALVAGE, (308) 269-2586 NE - 90% TREAD 24. 5 X 32 DIAMOND TREAD 12 PLY ON 10 HOLE RIM, (308) 2692586

1101 - TRACTORS FOR SALE - CONT’D IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & OTHERS. WE SHIP DAILY. PLEASE CALL, (217) 370-1149 NE - CATIPILLER HD10 ALLIS CHALMERS TRACTOR! RUNS! FOR INFORMATION CALL:, (308) 537-2800 IA - NICE, ORIGINAL, SMTA, $4,850.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - 1953 SUPER H, LIVE HYDRAULIC, $3,850.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - 39H, REAL NICE, $2,850.00, (712) 2996608 IA - LATE IH CUB, 5’ MOWER,, $3,850.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - A-C WD 45, WF, FACTORY PS, VERY NICE, $3,850.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH 340 UTILITY, PS, 3 PT., $5,850.00, (712) 299-6608 IA - IH 606 UTILITY, 2 PT. , PS, REAL NICE, $6,500.00, (712) 299-6608

1983 John Deere 4450 8900 hours, 4x4, New KMW Loader with bucket & bale head. $45,500 Call: 307-262-6669 NE - ANTIQUE TRACTORS. WD45 ALLIAS & DC CASE. $1,100 A PIECE OR $2,000 FOR BOTH. CALL, (308) 830-2642 1102 - LOADERS FOR SALE IA - IH, CASE, OLIVER, WESTENDORF, DU-AL, JD. FROM $250 TO $3650, (712) 299-6608 NE - 7. 5’ GNUSE BUCKET, HEAVY 3 PT, (402) 726-2488 NE - 40” MANURE BUCKET OR 80” DIRT/SNOW BUCKET FOR AC MODEL 170 LOADER. $75 OR $125, (308) 624-2177 1103 - LOADER ATTACHMENTS WANTED TO BUY NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344 1105 - DISCS WANTED TO BUY NE - JD 630, (402) 726-2488 FOR SALE NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308) 587-2344 NE - FOR SALE-USED 2008 LANDOLL 29FT DISK WITH HARROW., (402) 469-7411 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

120 OWS 6P PL E E GEA F W O S R RH D N S N A P S A E EAD E S L E EAD 1101 - TRACTORS S LOW SW ON(3, 0 - 150 E P ' NE H I 5 6 I 8 H B X 0 T ) P I M 1 4 PER N 1 FOR SALE - CO ALE KING COND 1 E - 995-55 GEAR TRIP 8712 S S 0 ' R H 3 R 1 1 0 EAD 1 2 ) NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF FO FLE X OOD 5-2541 5P0IC0KHEP 4 AMAR 5 , 6 OR SALE OURNE 0, (785 G ) 86 ING HP :3 $ ILL R B 0 F . LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT, KS L O A 0 0 E N K T 7 , , 4:W 00 AP E IOSH W (62 LE X ,50 5 G ' DR , B (308) 436-4369 PLO 00.00, F 95-559105H HA- RURSO 74$-600 , 70 H E ARH KS - , ER, $5 6 3 151 N 960 DAPTER 0 50ITHH P 048:3) 8 MOT , (308 P 5:4 E ADHSEAD KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS $1,1 - NE W 308) 9 S W 58 CD9O - D A NE EELS, ( , 6-16' 3.00H0, P(130:1 $45O0 NORS ) 624- $650 0:711 M BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620) A 0 950 P 4 1 $SHI , 7 GE A 217 , K - FOR RSIES CJORNSCELL 5 H 6 5 W 0 E 7 U 6 $ N 7 :3 ,$C 00874 HP RH 865-2541 O E0 S A5LE00 T 2 IH , E 'S 3 ) , 5 - $312, 61-A2L OU NE - NEW LE/W W IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, 4-18 , (30008, (3 50HP 2:3 $4 ADS X4(X580) 3 OLY KSNBALR E , 8 L K I E E 0 0 L 2 08) 5:4 O 0 P I E L , 8 USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, E3 0.0 624 $60 0, ( A R- L2A6R5LOERN, N& ,36N"E A-0377 456 - JI CAS , $1,00 712 1 GE20" E., -360 R -217 0, IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & S ) E 7 N LTER NE 8N7E0 - R. O3U08 (308 MIND 220 ER ENOTHERS. 0D GPLEASE OTH WEUYSHIP COIULE2RS H1A9Y09- C- OBRHUEL-1AL1DS24 30NDS, M ) 832- E 26 DAILY. R N I E R F 0 B G W E A OR GI O 370-1149 AKE 156 03CALL,D(217) TR 56 AR L0T3 WFROR SBAALLEN2S8T2A-1L3 AIN 4 AINE - SALE STERE E TK 32FOVRO W-INTCR H '40'S, OFF APP ES K B R R T G G N F I & D A 2 S R S E A S A E L D 4 E U S 0 B W LES CELL: D. HOR NE& G- REGISTERED FOR ANGUS, PP INDOWION, 03 B COB& A-L'S59O EAL'E30'S CKSCON 260 O A S A E H R J & S E L H 2 L 2 L - E , H, TCH G TO A E S W A 0 S M ' A 308-870-1119, (308) 732-3356 G A S S A S S 6 0 O , D R ST S TORTC IN2G HEDIN E 99 W AL . R ASS 19L9E 5425B-L A ORG ANCK MO FOR 11 GSI 3 L TARP R VY 1 OLD CUT ANTE2 EYR -367S- . (25) PLE OCOMING ERSA KDS -DU, R$9A9CCNOEW RGA 9NE - 5 M CK 20 OL OR 360 0 5 ET 1 B R 8 3 FO D AL N567 2 A 1 E K 5 R M O N CHAROLAIS S BULLS(308) 7 O O USIS P9AY 9 86 L ER

To place your classified ad call Jodi @ 800-658-3191

1105 - DICKS FOR SALE - CONT’D

DISC ROLLING STEEL BLADES ..........AND..........

GRINDING HARD BORON BLADES Installed after 2005

Now grinding both sides for maximum effectiveness and longer blade life. Will travel to your farm within 200 mile radius of Craig, NE

Call Roy’s Cell: 402-660-8298 Or Leave Message: 402-377-2437 1106 - PLOWS AND SWEEP PLOWS FOR SALE NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS, (308) 995-5515 IA - AC, FORD, IH, JD, OLIVERS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, OR 6. 2 OR 3 PT & PULL. CASE 4 & PULL TYPE DISC PLOW, 32” DISC. POMEROY, IA., (712) 299-6608 1109 - PLANTERS FOR SALE NE - C-IH 12R36” VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT, ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515 1111 - DRILLS FOR SALE NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 2352718 KS - 30” HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500. 40’ DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $14,000, (785) 871-0711 NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515 1113 - CULTIVATORS FOR SALE SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605) 386-2131 1114 - SPRAYERS FOR SALE NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20” BOOM, (308) 587-2344 NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL BETWEEN, $400.00, (402) 787-2244 1115 - SHREDDERS FOR SALE IA - IH 50 4 ROW STALK CUTTER, $1,250.00, (712) 299-6608 1120 - FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE KS - APPLY PRE-PLANT, DUAL, AT PLANTING SIDE-DRESS, FOLIAR OR IRRIGATION. SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS. BALANCED FORMULATIONS BLENDED TO YOUR SPECS. FLEXIBLE FINANCING OPTIONS. “ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU”. DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM, (800) 635-4743 1130 - TRACTORS,TILL. OTHER FOR SALE NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO PUMPS, (308) 587-2344 TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT. NEW & USED PARTS. TRACTORS, COMBINES, HAY & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUCTIONEERING & FARM EQUIPMENT SALES. ORDER PARTS ONLINE AT: KADDATZEQUIPMENT. COM, (254) 582-3000 1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176” $15 EA; 4 GATES C240” $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240” $15 EA; 4 DAYCO C270” $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116 $10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94” X 1 1/4” WIDE $10, (308) 624-2177 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

1201 - ENGINES/MOTORS FOR SALE - CONT’D DIESEL SPECIALTIES of OMAHA INC. is your one stop shop for your diesel fuel injection needs. We carry a large exchange stock of diesel fuel injection pumps, nozzle assembles, & turbochargers on hand, ready for immediate exchange. We are factory authorized. Let us help you keep downtime to a minimum. Diesel Specialties of Omaha Inc. 13325 B Street, Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 330-0580 service@dieselspecialtiesofomaha.com

1202 - PUMPS FOR SALE NE - 3X4 BERKELEY PUMPS, PRIMING VALVES AVAILABLE, (402) 364-2592 1203 - PIPE WANTED TO BUY NE - WANTED TO BUY: USED ALUMINUM PIPE. PAYING TOP CASH PRICES. WE PICK UP ANYWHERE IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. MINIMUM PURCHASE 1000’ PIPE. CALL FOR A QUOTE, (308) 380-4549 FOR SALE NE - IN STOCK UNDERGROUND PIPE, WIRE AND FITTINGS. TRENCHING AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL, (402) 678-2765 1205 - GENERATOR FOR SALE IA - WINCO GENERATORS, NEW & USED, 1PH 50KW $4,170. KATO LIGHT NEW 1PH AND 3PH WINPOWER USED 1PH $1,000. CALL WES SEBETKA AT, (641) 990-1094 1206 - GEAR HEADS FOR SALE NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3 $700, 70 HP 4:5 $650, 50 HP 4:5 $600, (308) 624-2177 NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS 90HP 4:3 $450, 50HP 5:6 $650, 50HP 10:11 $700, 50HP 5:4 $600, 30HP 4:3 $300, (308) 6242177 NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 100HP 4:3 $500, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300, (308) 624-2177 1207 - PIVOTS FOR SALE

USED PIVOTS ‘94 Reinke 8-Tower ‘82 Reinke 6570, 7-tower, OLD1,289

‘78 Reinke 680, 8-tower, 1,275, 750 GMP brass impacts, SR100 & 200 endgun ‘95 Zimmatic, 7-tower, 7-179’ spans w/44’ O.H. sprays, 11.2x24 tires Zimmatic 410, 7-tower, rators drops, BP, SR100, 5, 341 hrs. (2) ‘92 Valley, 8-tower, steel drops, recap tires, 1,300 .......$30,000 ea. Valley, 7-tower, new tires, new Zim panel & tower boxes Older Valley Corner System

www.plainsequipmentgroup.com

(402) 363-1917 (800) 749-5871

To place your classified ad call Jodi @ 800-658-3191

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch 1401 - 3 POINT BLADES FOR SALE IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES: 6’, 7’, 8’, 9’, (712) 299-6608 1412 - SHOP TOOLS,WELDERS, ETC WANTED TO BUY NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE

SOUTHWEST RAAFT CO. Rotating auto-Aligning Flotation Track • Reduces center-pivot irrg rut problems • No tire slippage & digging • Works on all brands of sprinklers Bob Gruner - 806-678-0268 Bob_gruner@hotmail.com www.nostuckpivots.com

1209 - PUMPS WITH MOTORS FOR SALE NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMPS WITH PRIMING VALVES, ATTACHED TO YOUR CHOICE OF INDUSTRIAL 300 FORD OR 262 ALLIS W/RADIATORS, AND CARTS, (402) 3642592 1230 - IRRIGATION MISC. FOR SALE WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES, NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGATION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD, PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224 1301 - COMBINES AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE MN - CONKLIN® PRODUCTS-BUY WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. LONG DISTANCE LUBRICANTS, FASTRACK® ANIMAL PRODUCTS, FEAST® LIQUID FERTILIZERS, PAINTS AND WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS. WWW. FRANKEMARKETING. COM, DEALERS NEEDED! FOR CATALOG CALL:, (855) 238-2570 NE - PARTS FOR 1680 CLEANING SYSTEM, CALL FOR LIST, (308) 269-2586 NE - 1986 CASE IH 1680, 3, 093 HRS. NEW STYLE UNLOAD GEAR BOX, NEW STYLE FAN, TSR LONG SIEVE CHOPPER NEW ROTO CAGE AND SPECIALTY ROTOR, (308) 269-2586 NE - 30 INCH STRADDLE DUALS FOR 2388 WITH AXLE EXTENSION, 18. 4 X 38 RADIALS, (308) 269-2586 1302 - COMBINE HEADS FOR SALE SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. PONCELET’S WELDING, RAMONA, SD. (605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405 1305 - WAGONS/GRAVITY WAGONS FOR SALE IA - DEMCO 550 OR 650 GRAVITY WAGONS. CALL, (712) 210-6587 IA - SEVERAL WAGONS, STAN HOIST 6 OR 7 X 12’, OTHER LARGE, GRAVITIES, FLARE WAGONS. POMEROY, IOWA., (712) 299-6608 IA - DEMCO GRAVITY WAGON AND GRAIN CART, (712) 210-6587 1306 - GRAIN CARTS FOR SALE NE - A&L 425 BUSHEL. ROLLOVER TARP, 540 PTO, (308) 436-4369 1313 - GRAIN STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE NE - CONE SHAPED, UPRIGHT STEEL BIN, APPROX 12’X36’, AUGER AT THE BOTTOM, (308) 587-2344 1330 - GRAIN HARVEST OTHER FOR SALE IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CONVEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW, RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LOANS W/ GREAT RATES. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK. OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800) 480-2487 NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS, (308) 995-5515 NE - FOR SALE! AUTOMATIC GRAIN BIN FAN CONTROLLER BY SENTRY PACK. THE EASIEST TO OPERATE & MOST RELIABLE CONTROLLER AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CANTACT JOHN SMEDRA AT VALLEY GRAIN MANAGEMENT. ORD NE., (308) 730-0251

Air Compressors • Heavy duty cast iron, no alum., 3-5 & 10 h.p. elec. Disc valves, not Reed valves, rod inserts, 2 stage, 60-80-120 & 200 gal. All compressors priced delivered.

North Central Air 619 S. Morgan, Downs, KS

785-454-3409 1415 - FURNACES AND HEATERS FOR SALE ELIMINATE • RISING • FUEL COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only one furnace. 25 year warranty available. Heat with wood, so splitting! Available in dual fuel ready models. www.CentralBoiler.com. WE ALSO HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomass furnaces. Load once per month with hopper. www.Maximheat.com.

A-1 Heating Systems Instant rebates may apply! Call today! 307-742-4442. 1430 - OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 5872344 IA - 6 ROW 30 BUFFALO CULTIVATOR WITH GUIDANCE SYSTEM. CALL, (712) 210-6587 1501 - ALFALFA HAY WANTED TO BUY IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 KS - WANT TO BUY: ALFALFA/GRASS PICKED UP OR DELIVERED ROUND OR LARGE SQUARE BALES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL KEVIN MELVIN AT, (620) 5463507

ALFALFA WANTED: Big squares or rounds. Alfalfa & any grass wanted.

Chris, PH-620-253-2661;

Toll Free-877-394-0890 FOR SALE KS - ALFALFA: ROUNDS OR SQUARES. PICKED UP OR DELIVERED. CALL ROY AT PLEASANT ACRES., (620) 804-1506 KS - BUYING ALFALFA HAY PICKED UP OR DELIVERED AT FARM PAID ON DELIVERY AT SCALES (877)285-8200, (800) 835-2096

FOR SALE

Grass or Alfalfa! Delivery by semi-loads Call Steve for more information

308-325-5964 NE - FOR SALE! 825 SMALL SQUARE SUPREME ALFALFA BALES. 75LBS. 5TH CUT. $10.00 A BALE. YOU PICK-UP. BUTTE NEBRASKA. DELIVERY FOR A FEE. CALL:, (402) 340-0702 1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE FIRST CUTTING MEADOW AND PRAIRIE GRASS HAY: Horse quality, small squares (40 to 50lb/bale), guaranteed no mold, weeds or rain! All bales straight from the field to building. Round Bales Available. Delivery Available F.O.B. Call 308-530-5567. Cell service sparse, if no answer keep calling. www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Call Now!

See us at Booth 3811 Pavillion 2 at Farm Power Show

DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED ANYWHERE WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN & FEED PRODUCTS IN ANY CONDITION WET OR DRY INCLUDING DAMAGED SILO CORN AT TOP DOLLAR WE HAVE VACS & TRUCKS CALL HEIDI OR LARRY

NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. 800-205-5751

1807 - HAY GRINDERS/PROCESSORS FOR SALE CO - TUB GRINDERS, NEW & USED (W/WARRANTY). OPERATE WELL W/70-175 HP TRACTORS, GRINDS WET HAY, TOUGH HAY & ALL GRAINS. HIGH CAPACITY. LOW PRICE. WWW. ROTOGRIND. COM, (800) 724-5498, (970) 353-3769 1810 - MANURE SPREADERS FOR SALE OK - 2008 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR. CAT, 18SP, ROTOMIX VERTICAL SPREADER 80219. 1337 ENGINE HOURS, 21, 853 MILES. EXCELLENT CONDITION! FAMILY OWNED/ OPPERATED. WEDER FARMS: 580-735-2344 EVE. 508-735 -2751 OR CELL,, (580) 7275323 1813 - FEEDERS FOR SALE NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308) 587-2344 IA - 24’ HAY FEEDERS MEALS ON WHEELS. SAVES HAY, SAVES TIME & SAVES MONEY! CALL, (712) 210-6587

To place your classified ad call Jodi @ 800-658-3191

1815 - WATERERS FOR SALE

GIANT RUBBER WATER TANKS Tanks made from used earth moving tires. Sizes from 6 to 13 foot. Can be open topped or drinker holes cut for frost-free winter use. Full loads can be delivered anywhere in the United States.

Guaranteed best quality & lowest price. Call

605/473-5356

1819 - WINDMILLS FOR SALE NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS, (308) 587-2344 NE - MONITOR PUMP JACK-CHOICE OF GAS OR ELECTRIC MOTOR, $650.00, (308) 4364369 1820 - LIVESTOCK BEDDING FOR SALE MN - BEDDING FOR SALE. DRY SAWDUST FOR DAIRY BARNS, DELIVERED ON WALKING FLOOR TRAILERS. WILL DELIVER TO MN, EAST SD, WEST WI, & NORTH IA ONLY. ALSO AVAILABLE SWEET CORN SILAGE IN THE FALL. CALL FOR PRICES, (320) 8642381 www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

Located 3 1/2 miles east of Plainview, NE on Highway 20 To Sell Corn call

Husker Trading at 866-348-7537 To Purchase Distillers Grains call

Ryan or Todd at 877-487-5724 ext 3 or 1 HIGHEST QUALITY HAY, ALL @ THE LOWEST PRICES! • Alfalfa 4x4x8 Large squares, large rounds - excellent cow hay • Alfalfa small squares - excellent horse hay • Alfalfa/Orchard small squares - excellent horse hay • Alfalfa/Grass Mix Large rounds - excellent cow hay • Timothy/Orchard small squares, large rounds - excellent horse hay • Orchard Grass small squares - excellent horse hay • Alfalfa/50-50 mix 5000 Large round Bales ( 2011 feeder cow hay) • Triticale Large Squares 4x4x8 • Peanut Hay big rounds • Milo Rounds

FOR SALE

Truck loads delivered to your location.

BERMUDA GRASS HAY $230.00/TON Delivered from Georgia Excellent condition. Matt - 402-419-6729 mrtake@gmail.com or call Cheryl 402-925-8902 Bermuda is a high nutrition green/grass. Net-wrapped; 19 ton minimum. Loads being delivered several times per week to Nebraska and Southern South Dakota.

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Knight 3036 Reel Mixer ...............Call Knight 3450 Reel Mixer ...............Call 07 Kenworth T2000 Truck .....$37500 Peck 12x82 Auger, swing ......$12000 JD 4440 .................................$20000 NH 791 Tandem sprdr .............$4750 Cobey Tandem sprdr................$3500 Case 584 Forklift......................$6900 Haybuster 256+2...............Coming In JD 2020 ...................................$5250 Westendorf Loader ..................$1750 Post augers for skidstr, NEW...$1950 Ford 4000 ................................$4000 JD 960 cultivator 21’ ...............#3750 New EZ Haul Hay Trailers In Stock

BradWhiteEquipment.com Broken Bow, Nebr. 308-870-0206

Call 855-808-9090

WASTE LESS HAY HayMaster Nutrition Injection Systems. Inc. www.haymastersystems.com PROTEIN MINERALS VITAMINS ENERGY

OLD HAY? POOR HAY? Inject and Feed

“I’ve never seen cows eat hay like this before. When it’s treated, I can’t even tell where the bale was sitting after they ﬁnish it.” Glenn Waller Harrison, Ga

Improve Forage Palatability & Increase Comsumptiuon

Tractor Mounted and Handheld Injection Systems Available. Liquid Concentrates from 6% Protein by volume up to 40% Protein by volume, packaged in 2 ½ gallon jugs or bulk 250 totes. Formulas available for Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Goats, Horses, Sheep, etc. Simple and Easy to use and maintain. Save $$$ and Time.

“It’s nice to buy a product that actually does what you are told it will do. Using the HayMaster System helped to keep my bottom line positive for my farm last year.” Bill O’Connor Azle, Texas

Cut Down on Wasted Hay The Authorized Distributor for this product in the Southern United States

240 Seed Express

Gary Hellerich Valparaiso, Nebr.

Sales • Parts • Service

1502 - PRAIRIE HAY FOR SALE - CONT’D IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS ONLY, (641) 658-2738 1505 - STRAW WANTED TO BUY IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE KS - 1, 000 BALES OF WHEAT STRAW , NET WRAPPED. PLUS 400 BALES OF CRP GRASS. CALL:, (620) 243-3112 1509 - SORGHUM FOR SALE KS - FAILED MILO, NET WRAPPED, NITRATES 161, PROTEIN 10. 8, BRUSH CO. & NESS CO. KANSAS, $100-$115/TON, (785) 731-5190 1512 - SEED WANTED TO BUY KS - WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN - GRAIN VACS AVAILABLE. ALSO DAMAGED GRAIN FROM GROUND PILES., (316) 640-3203 FOR SALE IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS & WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS, LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788 WY - CERTIFIED SAINFOIN SEED: CAN OUT PRODUCE ALFALFA. WILL NOT BLOAT LIVESTOCK. VARIETIES INCLUDE: SHOSHONE/BIG HORN REMONT. $1.45/LB. TO ORDER GO TO WWW.SAINFOINSEED.COM OR CALL MARK AT 307-202-0704 OR CARMEN AT, (307) 645-3380 KS - FOR SALE: HIGH QUALITY TRITICALE SEED. CLEANED, 54LB TEST WEIGHT, 90’S % GERMINATION. REASONABLE DELIVERY FEE. DELIVER ANYWHERE BULK OR BAGGED. CALL BROCK BAKER AT 316-2491907, (620) 983-2144 1530 - HAY & GRAIN OTHER WANTED TO BUY

November 22, 2012

402-560-8508, Cell 402-784-2987, Home

1806 - GRINDER MIXERS FOR SALE CO - FARMHAND 817, GRINDER/MIXER NEEDS MINOR REPAIRS. $1200., (303) 6443840

Warren Scofield Lake Preston, SD • 605-633-1462 • scofieldwarren@yahoo.com Contact for dealer near you! 60 Day 100%Customer Satisfaction Guarantee On Every System Sold

November 22, 2012

Nebraska Farm & Ranch

1830 - LIVESTOCK OTHER

1909 - BULLS FOR SALE

Used Conveyor Belting Used for WIND BREAKS Crowding Pens, Flooring, Etc. Located in Denver, CO.

“Recycling by Repurposing.” • Billboard Vinyls: Waterproof Hay Tarps, Liners, Tents, etc. • Street Sweeper Brushes: Livestock Back Scratchers. www.repurposedmaterialinc.com

Purebred Black Angus Bulls Quality low input genetics Bulls available for fall use.

Pine Valley Angus York, NE 402-366-4691 1912 - BACKROUNDING/FEEDING FOR SALE Let Us Start Your Grass Cattle.

303.321.1471

Doornbos Cattle Co., Preconditioning and growing. We have the experience, background and facilities to handle highly stress calves. Jerry Doornbos, DVM, Scott City Kansas, Office, PH-316-872-5150; CELL-316-874-0949

WANTED TO BUY NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - WE ARE YOUR W-W NORTHSTAR DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE, (308) 544-6421 1903 - OPEN HEIFERS FOR SALE NE - GELBVIEH AND BALANCER OPEN HEIFERS, (402) 879-4976 1904 - BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE

1913 - BABY CALVES FOR SALE KS - FALL CALVING COWS, (620) 872-5150 OR - FALL CALVING COWS 225 YOUNG FALL CALVING COWS FOR SALE IN WESTERN IDAHO. 70% BLACK HIDED. WILL SELL IN LOAD LOTS., (509) 586-7441 OR - SPRING CALVING COWS 300 YOUNG SPRING CALVING COWS FOR SALE IN WESTERN IDAHO. 70% BLACK HIDED. WILL SELL IN LOAD LOTS., (509) 586-7441 1914 - BISON WANTED TO BUY

BUFFALO WANTED

Bred Heifers

All classes, any quantity

- For Sale Heifers are all Black/BWF and will weigh 1050 lbs.

402-694-9353

850 Black AI’d to Calve Feb. 5 for 7 Days.

1917 - LONGHORN CATTLE FOR SALE

250 BWF AI’d to

Calve Feb. 8 for 1 Day.

AI sires are Connealy In Sure, LT Bennetts

Total and LT Sundance (Final Answer Son)

(7) YEARLING

510 Black/BWF to

TEXAS LONGHORN

Calve Feb. 12 for 21 Days.

STEERS

350 Black/BWF to

-- Isabel, SD --

Calve March 5 for 21 Days

The pasture-bred heifers were bred to proven calving ease Lindskov-Thiel

605/466.2464 • 605/466.2238

and Ellingson Angus black bulls.

1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE

For more info, call:

605-850-3887

Hardrock Cattle Co. LLC

1906 - BRED COWS FOR SALE NE - I’M DEALING ON COWS COMING OUT OF DROUGHT AREAS EVERY DAY. WWW. BREDCOWSWRIGHTLIVESTOCK. COM OR CALL, (308) 534-0939

T H E

Adequate Numbers of thin Grass Cattle with Quality “The Good Doin Kind” Call for Quotes John Stone - Palestine Texas

1-800-393-BEEF

Livestock Producers

CATTLE SHOP

Immunize your animals for drought & winter. Add MSE to salt, mineral or feed!

.COM

Fall Calving Cows Available Several Nice Sets of Angus Cows

Call 866-615-0299 livestock will be more feed efficient with less waste.

The Simple Way to Buy & Market Cattle The Cattle Shop helps buyers and sellers connect online

Visit www.TheCattleShop.com to learn more If you would like to speak to a Cattle Shop Representative Contact Us at 660-641-9945 or contact@thecattleshop.com

NE - 44 EXTRA FANCY 2-3 YEAR OLD BLACK COWS, BRED CHAR, /BLACK CALVING 3/1/13. NORTHERN ORIGIN. SELL ANY AMOUNT., (308) 380-3676

To place your classified ad call Jodi @ 800-658-3191

OUTBACK FEEDERS, LLC If you are out of feed and don’t know what to do, call us to discuss your options. We will feed your cows, steers, heifers or replacement heifers. Call Joe at 785-527-0164 or Bryan at 785-527-1165 Located in Munden, KS www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

1930 - CATTLE OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D

2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CONT’D

Old Nebraska Brand

CARGILL CATTLE FEEDERS of YUMA, CO

Left Sh/Ribs/Hip Very distinct old NE family Brand. No longer in cattle business.

-- $12,000 --

308-238-4204 2001 - FEEDER PIGS FOR SALE

Park’s Livestock The Place to Buy and Sell Feeder Pigs and SEWs

Contact: Teresa

800-582-4933 2101 - FEEDER LAMBS FOR SALE SD - CUSTOM SHEEP FEEDLOT: LAMBS & EWES TO FEED, FATTEN & GROW!!! SHIPPY SHEEP FEEDLOT. CALL KYLE AT 605-8420935 OR DALE 605-842-3967. WWW. SHEEPFEEDLOT. COM, (605) 842-3967 2202 - STUD SERVICE FOR SALE NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT STUD, (308) 587-2344 2208 - HORSE TRAINING FOR SALE

Colts Started Colts started on cattle Horse breaking and training Problem solved Cutting and reined cow horses Ranch horses Ranch rope work Arena work Thousands acres to ride out on Clinics and lessons

605-430-0529 2230 - HORSE - OTHER FOR SALE NE - FREE!!!! COLTS, FILLIES, MARES. SKIPPER W, SHINING SPARK, PEPPY DOC SAM & JET-DECK BLOODLINES PICK-EM UP/ HAULEM AWAY. CALL:, (308) 384-1063 2301 - DOGS FOR SALE WY - GOOD QUALITY BLUE HEELER AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOGS: BRED IN MICHIGAN. BEST DOGS I HAVE EVER HAD! PUPS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A REGULAR BASIS. $300.00., (307) 272-1915 MO - HANGING TREE/HEELER X STOCK PUPS, WORKING PARENTS. PUPS ARE GOING FAST! CALL TODAY! 8 WEEKS OLD AND SHOWING DESIRE TO WORK. CALL:, (573) 470-5432 2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK

SHEEP HERDSMAN WANTED! Seasonal help for 6-8 weeks. Looking for someone with dogs to watch over sheep herd while on corn stalks in South Dakota. Call Kenny for information:

605-530-8094

or e-mail at k_van_dyke@hotmail.com

FT AGAVAILABLE POSITION at Farm/Ranch/Feedlot in Western Nebraska. Salary & benefits DOE. Housing provided. Experience Preferred.

308.247.3346 Ranch/Farm Hand Wanted!

Sonstegard Cattle Co., L.L.C. 16th Annual Female Sale, Saturday December 1st, 2012 1:00 pm • at the River Ranch, Montevideo, MN Offering

•130 Red Angus Based Commercial Heifers, Bred to our 1A calving ease bulls •80 1A Bred Heifers bred to outstanding A.I. sires •30 Bred 1A Cows, some with heifer calves at side •5 Elite Heifer calves from the top of our herd All females will be ultasounded for pregnancy Free Delivery within 400 miles!

Tyler Sonstegard • Cell: 320-226-2340 Email: tjsonstegard@3scc.net • Website: www.3scc.net

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Full-time position located 10 miles N/W of North Platte, NE. Horse rider/Mechanics a must. House & utilities provided. Reference required!

308-520-1379 308-532-9671 After 8 pm cst.

SEEKING SKILLED INDIVIDUALS: CURRENT OPENINGS INCLUDE:

 MILL MAINTENANCE   FEED TRUCK DRIVER  Qualified individuals must possess proven feedlot skills, work references, excellent work habits and first-hand knowledge of the feedlot industry. Cargill is a worldwide company that offers a full range of benefits, group health insurance, dental, vision, 401(K) pension plan, Salary compensatory to experience interested individuals may apply at the feedlot located at:

- 12998 County Road 42 10 miles NE of Yuma, CO or contact: Chris Evans, Yard Manager 970/848-5331 ext. 4 Lori Perkins, Office Manager 970/848-5331 ext. 2

OTR Driver 3 years tanker endorsement. Clean MVR, Some drop & hook, Live load & unload. 1-3 weeks out. Contact Norman at

PenPo Transportation, LLC Brush, CO 970-380-8247 or pennington.r@gmail.com Service technician: Central Nebraska irrigation dealership looking for service technicians. Competitive pay and possible moving bonus for proper candidate. Late model equipment. Full benefits package available. Prefer applicants with a CDL and electrical degree. For additional information Please call (866) 544-2300 or e-mail application and resume to horizonag@horizonaginc.com Parts personnel: Ag retail business in central Nebraska looking for over the counter parts person. Applicant must be familiar with parts inventory and invoicing. Applicant must be computer literate and able to deal with people. Competitive pay with potential for full benefits. For additional information Please call (866) 544-2300 or e-mail application and resume to horizonag@horizonaginc.com Parts personnel: Ag retail business in central Nebraska looking for over the counter parts person. Applicant must be familiar with parts inventory and invoicing. Applicant must be computer literate and able to deal with people. Competitive pay with potential for full benefits. For additional information Please call (866) 544-2300 or e-mail application and resume to horizonag@horizonaginc.com

BAR K CATTLE in West Point, Nebr. is searching for a mechanic/shop maintenance person. Must be well qualified in heavy equipment repair along with farm repair. Reference & experience required. Fax resume 402372-3669 or call Jon, 402-922-0371.

Bartlett Grain Company, L.P. …has two great, senior level opportunities. We are seeking a Location Manager at our St Francis, KS elevator and retail ag inputs sales. Full responsibility for P&L, operations, sales, safety, personnel, etc. We also need to hire a Grain Originator for our Yuma. CO location. Proven grain buyer to serve current customers and find new ones. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE Call Matt (800) 860-7290 Or email resume to jobs@bartlett-grain.com EOE/AA/D/V/Drug Screen/Background Checks www.myfarmandranch.com www.myfarmandranch.com

2501 - HELP WANTED/NEED WORK CONT’D

AG AND SALES EXPERIENCE? Agricultural chemical company EXPANSION! Local exclusive territory. Great$$$. Flex hours. Computer skills NOT needed. Start ASAP. CELL 941-456-8384. www.Atlantic-PacificAg.com WINNER CIRCLE FEEDYARD, MINATARE, NE HAS AN OPENING IN THE MILL. Experience preferred but will train the right person. Benefits include BCBS Health insurance and paid vacation. Applicant must have a valid drivers license. Call Ron at: 308-631-5392 or 308-783-2131. HELP WANTED FAMILY kennel seeks full time help for a versatile, selfmotivated, hard-working, individual to care for priceless, rare breed dogs and general farm upkeep. Yearround position includes outdoor hours. Background in animal husbandry is necessary. Email: info@heartlandclassis.com or call 402-685-6228 for an application. Interviews granted with an appointment.

2502 - CUSTOM WORK/SERVICES IA - WANTED DAMAGED CORN AND WHEAT: PAY PREMIUM DOLLAR WITH VACS IN TRUCKS. CALL CODY 402-350-8187 OR WES 402-250-4185, (402) 350-8187

Want to Buy! Buying corn stalks in field $40.00 an acre! Buying bean stubble in field $50.00 an acre! Call Matt at 308-380-8972 KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORTING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515

Custom bailing, raking, shredding & hauling of corn stalks and hay! We rake for downed corn. Have 4 balers & 19 wheel Roush rake. Also do hauling with side dump trailer.

Matt Musil 308-380-8972 Ravenna Nebraska SD - SPREAD IT, LLC-CUSTOM FEEDLOT CLEANING & MANURE HAULING. CALL DAN TOLL FREE @ 877-271-9430 OR, (605) 9403275

PASTURE TREE CUTTING We offer a complete below ground level cutting & piling of your trees. Call for details.

402-462-9802 IA - DISC BLADE SHARPENING. ON-SITE ROLLING, NO TEAR DOWN, NO GRINDING. CALL, (319) 377-0936 SD - WILL BALE LARGE ROUND BALES WITH MF HESSTON 2856A OR LARGE SQUARE BALES WITH NEW MF HESSTON 2170XD (EXTRA DENSITY) BALER. ALL CROPS. WILL TRAVEL CALL DENNIS AT, (605) 430-1496 NE - ALL STEEL FEEDLOT FENCING. STEEL FEED BUNKS. PORTABLE CALVING SHEDS. FREE ESTIMATES AND WE TRAVEL. MEISTER WELDING., (402) 367-2479 CO - FALL HARVESTING WANTED; CORN, SOYBEAN, MILO, AND SUNFLOWER. NEW CASE IH COMBINE WITH SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT. ANYWHERE!, (719) 342-1091 NE - LOOKING FOR HAY HAULING: 3 SEMIS & 3 48’ STEP-DECK TRAILERS WITH EXTENSIONS. SQUARE OR ROUND BALES IN NEBRASKA AND SURROUNDING STATES. REASONABLE RATES. PLEASE CONTACT LENNY AT, (308) 379-2282 2602 - PICKUPS WANTED TO BUY NE - HD COIL SPRINGS FOR 1971 3/4 TON CHEVY PICKUP, END GATE FOR 1980 GMC 3/4 TON, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN, TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (308) 624-2177 NE - 1998 CHEVY EXT CAB, ABOVE AVERAGE CONDITION, (402) 726-2488

To place your classified ad call Jodi @ 800-658-3191

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch

2602 - PICKUPS FOR SALE - CONT’D

2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE - CONT’D

Exira Auto Sales

Hwy. 71, Exira, IA • 712-268-5345 www.exiraauto.com

‘05 Nissan Altma, 2.5S, 4 dr. auto ...........................................$5,900 ‘01 Cadilac Seville STS, leather, sunroof..................................$3,959 ‘01 Pontiac Bonneville, leather.................................................$2,950 SOLD ‘98 Chevy Cavailer Convertible, 4 cyl, auto..............................$2,300 PICKUPS, VANS & SUVS ‘12 Suzu Grand Vitara, 4 WD.................................................$18,900 ‘11 Dodge 3500 Crew Cab Dually 4x4, diesel, auto, 37K.......$36,900 ‘11 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab, shortbed, 4x4, diesel, 75K ..........$32,900 ‘09 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually 4x4, diesel auto, 141K......$25,900 SOLD ‘09 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab, Dually, 4x4, diesel, auto.............$28,800 ‘09 Dodge 3500, Quad Cab, Dually, 4x4, diesel, auto .............$22,950 ‘08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab, leather, dually, 4x4, diesel, auto........Call ‘08 Dodge 2500 Mega Cab, 4x4, leather, diesel, auto............$22,900 ‘08 Dodge 3500 Reg. Cab Dually 4x4, diesel 6 spd...............$19,950 ‘08 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab 4x4, cloth, 5.3 V8, 59K ................$19,700 ‘08 Honda Ridgeline CR, 8 cyl, auto, 4x4, 73K......................$16,700 ‘08 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab 4x4, 6.0 gas, flatbed, 93K..............$16,400 ‘08 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab 4x4, 6.0 gas, flatbed, 96K..............$15,900 ‘08 Ford F-250 X Cab, shortbed, 4x4 auto, 5.4 V8, 90K ........$12,900 ‘08 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab, 4x4, 6.0 gas, auto, 141K.................$9,900 ‘07 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab, dually 4x4, diesel, auto, leather, flatbed.....$26,800 ‘07 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually flatbed, diesel, 4x4, auto ..$21,700 ‘07 Ford F-250 Reg Cab 4x4, auto, V10.................................$11,900 ‘06 Dodge 3500 Reg Cab Dually 4x4, flatbed, diesel 6 spd ...$18,400 ‘06 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, 4x4, diesel, auto, shortbed.........$16,900 ‘06 Ford F-250 XL Reg. Cab, 4x4, V10, auto .........................$10,900 ‘05 GMC 2500 Crew Cab, shortbed, 4x4, leather, diesel, 124K ....$18,900 ‘05 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, longbed, 4x4 diesel, auto...........$15,400 ‘05 Dodge 2500 Quad 4x4, diesel, 6 spd, 170K.....................$12,900 ‘05 Ford Escape AWD, V6, leather, 81K ...................................$8,950 ‘04 Dodge 3500 Dually, Reg Cab, 4x4, diesel, 6 spd, 134K flatbed .$16,700 ‘04 GMC 3500 Dually, 4x4, diesel, utility bed ........................$19,900 ‘04 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab, dually 4x4, diesel, auto ..............$13,600 ‘03 Dodge 2500 Red Cab, 4x4 diesel, 6 spd..........................$14,900 ‘03 Chevy Avalanche LT, 4x4, leather, sunroof, 103K.............$10,700 ‘03 Ford F-350 SRW SLT, X-Cab, 4x4, diesel, auto..................$8,900 ‘02 Ford F-250 Reg Cab, 4x4, 7.3 diesel, auto, 111K ............$13,800 ‘02 Chevy 2500 HC, Reg Cab, 4x4, 6.0 V8, auto .....................$4,600 ‘01 Ford F-350 SRW Crew Cab, 4x4, 7.3 diesel, auto............$11,900 ‘01 Ford F-250 Crew Cab, leather, 4x4 diesel, auto................$10,900 SOLD ‘01 Ford Ranger, X Cab, 4 dr., V6 auto, 4x4, 106K ..................$4,600 ‘01 Dodge 2500 Reg Cab, 4x4, 360 V8, auto, 68K ..................$3,950 ‘01 Dodge 1500 Quad Cab, 4x4, 5.9, auto...............................$2,950 ‘01 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, 4x4, diesel.........................................Call ‘00 Ford F-350 SRW Crew Cab, 4x4, longbed, diesel ............$13,900 ‘00 Dodge 2500 Quad 4x4, diesel, auto, leather, shortbed, 142K .$12,900 ‘99 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, 4x4, diesel, auto 151K ...............$10,800 ‘98 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, 4x4, 12 valve diesel, auto, shortbed....$9,800 ‘98 Dodge 2500 Reg Cab, 4x4, auto, 360 V8, snow plow .......$3,900 ‘97 Chevy 2500 X Cab, 4x4, longbed 454, 5 spd.....................$3,400 ‘95 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 6 cyl auto ..................................$1,400 ‘93 Ford F-350 Dually Reg Cab, 4x4, diesel, 5 spd..................$3,500 ‘’88 Toyota, 4x4, 4 cyl., 5 spd..................................................$1,800 ‘77 IH Scout 4x4 V8, auto air, No Rust....................................$5,000

2603 - TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY

COLLECTOR WANTS SALVAGE: Old Pick-ups, Trucks, Cars, Panels, Station Wagons Before 1959, Model A Bodies. PAYING WAY MORE THAN SALVAGE PRICE! Please let me know what you have! In the Dakotas every week! Call, E-mail, or write

218.639.2809 ddonley@eot.com • David Donley 36961 State HWY 78 • Ottertail, MN 56571

FOR SALE SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16’ COMBINATION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD CONDITION. $2000, (605) 386-2131

FOR SALE!

2005 Peterbilts & Kenworths, ALLISON AUTOMATICS, tandem axle, cab and chassis, can build to suit, Steve 785-259-6817

PETERBILT Of GC

07 Int. 9400, C13, 9sp..............$28,900

PH - 1-800-844-4057 3255 West Jones Ave. Garden City, KS 6746

••••••••••••••• # 1028 2004 Peterbilt 387, day cab, Cummins 400hp, 13spd.......... ..........................................$29,500 (5) 2006 IH 9400, red, day cab, Cat 435hp, 10spd ..............$29,500 #12028 (2) 2001 Freightliner, day cab, DD 430hp, 10spd.......$21,500 #12014 2000 Freightliner day cab, Detroit 430hp, 10spd.........$21,500 (3) 1998 Freightliner, day cab, DD 430hp, 10spd ....................$19,500 Freightliner FLD-120, 42” FT slpr ... ..........................................$12,500

FOR RENT

2603 - TRUCKS FOR SALE - CONT’D IA - 1999 PETE-385, W/48” SLEEPER, 10 SP, 795, 000 MLS 90K ON CAT OVERHAUL, NEW TIRES, SHARP! 1991 379, DAYCAB, 13 SP, LOW MILES, 3406 CAT. WET-KIT. CALL:, (712) 420-2683 2605 - STOCK TRAILERS FOR SALE

CIRCLE D LIVESTOCK & HORSE TRAILERS FLATBED TRAILERS • 1-800-526-0939 • www.circle-dtrailers.com 2612 - CAMPERS FOR SALE IA - 1976 HOLIDAY RAMBLER. 22’ SLEEPS FOUR. EXCELLENT CONDITION. NEW TIRES, NEW PLUMBING, NEW GAS REFRIGERATOR, NEW GAS WATER HEATER, AIR CONDIIONING AND HEAT. PLEASE CALL, (712) 2106587 2615 - AIRPLANES FOR SALE NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER, LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592 2616 - TIRES WANTED TO BUY NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES, (308) 587-2344 NE - 11. 2 X 36 OR 12. 4 X 36 TIRES, (308) 587-2344 FOR SALE NE - 15” SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750 MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344 NE - RIM-GARD, NON CORROSIVE, TIRE BALLAST, TUBE OR TUBELESS TIRES, (308) 587-2344 2618 - SEMI TRACTORS/TRAILERS WANTED TO BUY IA - LATE MODEL TRLRS & TRUCKS WITH LIGHT DAMAGE OR IN NEED OF ENGINE REPAIRS, (641) 658-2738 FOR SALE MO - 400 BUSHEL PUP, (660) 548-3804 2630 - TRANSPORTATION OTHER FOR SALE NE - TRANSMISSION, GENERATOR, STARTER, REAR AXLE REMOVABLE CARRIER DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. FITS 1946 CHEVY 2 TON TRUCK, (308) 587-2344

2011 43’ Wilson Ag Hoppers, 66’ sides, air ride w/scale

(5) International 4700, dt466 Allison Auto, 12 front, 21 rears, Make Great Feed Trucks!

MIDWEST TRUCK

Call 800-821-5667

SALES & LEASING L.L.C.

MO - CHEVY C65 10 WHEELER, 18’ BED, ROLLOVER TARP, 5+2 SPEED, RUNS GOOD, $7,000.00, (660) 548-3804

402-934-7727

OMAHA, NE www.mwtrucksales.com

52125 W. Hwy. 275, Neligh, Nebraska switzerwelding@frontier.com

www.powerliftdoors.com

Rich’s Ag Service Give us a call for all your Repair needs! General Diesel Repair, AG, Construction, Irrigation Power Units, Over the Road, Engines, Air Conditioners

308-293-5108

O rd,N ebra308sk a750• 3080700 750-0700

November 22, 2012 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE - CONT’D ND - GENERATORS: 20 KW TO 2000KWDIESEL, PROPANE & NATURAL GAS. ALL LOW-HOUR TAKEOUT GENSETS. CUMMINS /ONAN, KOHLER, CAT, DETROIT DIESEL & MORE. ABRAHAM GENERATOR SALES COOPERSTOWN, ND (INVENTORY ONLINE) WWW. ABRAHAMINDUSTRIAL. COM. WE SHIP NATIONWIDE!, (701) 797-4766 2822 - SKID STEER LOADERS FOR SALE KS - BOBCAT 963, $20,000.00, (785) 8710711 2824 - MATERIAL HANDLING EQMT FOR SALE NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277 2827 - BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE MN - THE BEST RADIANT FLOOR HEAT WATER TUBING. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON A COMPLETE SYSTEM. VOLUME DISCOUNTS, FACTORY OUTLET PRICES. COMPARE & SAVE! GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES. WWW. MIKESHEATING. COM & CALL, (800) 446-4043 3002 - ANTIQUE TRACTORS WANTED TO BUY SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER MM, (605) 386-2131 FOR SALE NE - TRACTOR PARTS FOR SALE. NEW AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOST MAKES OF TRACTORS. FRONT END PARTS, 3 PT HITCH PARTS, RADIATORS, SEATS, STEERING WHEELS, BATTERY BOXES, PTO PARTS, DRAWBARS, WATER PUMPS, DECALS & MORE. CLASSIC AG, AINSWORTH, NE., (800) 286-2171 IA - AC, IH, OLIVER, M-M WHEEL WEIGHTS, (712) 299-6608

3003 - ANTIQUE VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY SD - IH 6 SPEED SPECIAL TRUCK, (605) 386-2131 SD - OLDER JEEPS, CJ 2A, 1948 OR OLDER, ALSO MILITARY, (605) 386-2131 NE - 1950 FORD CRESTLINER & 1951 VICTORIA, (308) 876-2515 3005 - FENCING MATERIALS FOR SALE

GALVENIZED GUARDRAIL Grade 1 and Grade 2 Please call for delivered quote 423-791-4771 • 712-726-3562 620-546-3507 STRUCTURAL PIPE

 Excellent Condition  Overstock Price 

2 3/8 @ $.95 ALL SIZES AVAILABLE RPJ ENERGY Now selling large square bales, Alfalfa & Grass Hay

Call or E-mail Ray:

970.405.8866

raypropes@rpjenergy.com • www.rpjenergy.com

To place your classified ad call Jodi @ 800-658-3191

www.myfarmandranch.com

Engine Machine Specialist High Efficiency & Long Life G855 .........................$21,000 G3406.......................$22,500

Complete Overhauls G3406 .......................$15,000 G855 .........................$15,000 Complete OH Includes: All new pistons & liners, valves, seats, guides, paint, dress out parts, gauges & run-in

Trades Welcome Nobody Builds A Better Engine Than Us!!

Guymon, OK

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F&S Truck Parts is buying and selling truck beds in your area. Call Zach at 800-440-0721 pick up and delivery available 2802 - DOZERS FOR SALE NE - CAT D6D 4X SERIES, WITH SU HYDRAULIC BLADE, HYDRAULIC TILT, POWER SHIFT, GOOD MACHINE. CALL 402430-0699 OR, (402) 785-7285 OK - 1992 D8N DOZER, NEW UNDERCARRIAGE EXCELLENT CONDITION., (405) 5677139 KS - CAT D6C, $14,000.00, (785) 871-0711 2803 - DIRT SCRAPERS WANTED TO BUY MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 FOR SALE MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION & DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804 NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10’ & 12’; 3PT’S 6’ & 8’, (402) 678-2277 MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804 MO - TOREQ 40” PTO DITCHER, $7,800.00, (660) 548-3804 MO - BUFFALO 12’ BOX BLADES IN STOCK, (660) 548-3804 ND - SCRAPER: BUY & SELL OLD CABLE SCRAPERS, CAT 60, 70, 80; LETOURNEAU LS, LP, FP; A/C; ALL MAKES AND SIZES, WILL CONVERT OVER TO HYDRAULICS, VERY PROFESSIONALLY DONE, TIRES & PARTS. CONTACT STEVE, WWW. STEVEVOIGHTMAN. COM. CELL 701-6808015 OR BUS., (701) 742-2182 KS - 6 YD PULL TYPE FORCED EJECTION, $2,950.00, (785) 871-0711 MO - LEON HYDRAULIC EJECT 1450 WITH EXTENSIONS, NEW TIRES & PAINT, (660) 548-3804 2807 - GENERATORS FOR SALE KS - PTO DRIVEN GENERATOR, $1,000.00, (785) 871-0711

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Nebraska Farm & Ranch 3030 - OTHER FOR SALE - CONT’D WY - FOR SALE: NEW AND USED COAL STOKER STOVES. ALSO MAGIC HEAT, RECLAIMERS, PARTS, SERVICE AND ADVICE FOR MOST MAKES. THANK YOU!, (307) 7543757 3031 - TARPS FOR SALE

5000 - FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Fenceline Feedrack Panels 50”x16” Start at $225

308.235.8536 308.235.2119 Volume Discounts on 50 Panels & Over DELIVERY AVAILABLE

3016 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES FOR SALE NE - HIGH DENSITY FOAM BOARD INSULATION. $18.56 PER SHEET - 4’ X 8’ X 2” THICK. ELIMINATE FROST HEAVING IN CONCRETE. PERFECT FOR IN-FLOOR HEATING APPLICATIONS. CALL LITEFORM AT, (800) 551-3313

30’x50’x10’..................$8,579 40’x60’x12’ ................$11,999 60’x100’x16’..............$26,706 100’x150’x16’............$58,425

BIG DOOR SPECIALS 60’X100’X18’ ............$37,500 70’X100’X18’ ............$58,000 30’X16’ Overhead Door w/Opener Incl. (Local codes may affect prices) Fx: 940-484-6746 info@rhinobldg.com

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6403 Old Hwy 40, Park, KS Farmstead with 41 Acres, three bedroom house with full basement, two car garage, workshop, other out-buildings & established windbreak. Many recent upgrades to the home. $159,000 480 Acres Rawlins Cty., KS Dryland. 15 miles North and 3 miles West of Levant. Immediate possession - All of the Seller’s minerals to Buyer. $3, 00/Acre-SOLDRock L. Bedore (785) 443-1653 WANTED - YOUR LISTING

Safety Mesh Covers as Livestock Shade.

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3034 - WIND GENERATORS WANTED TO BUY SD - JACOBS 32 VOLT WIND GENERATOR, ALSO WINCHARGER USED DURING THE ‘30’S & ‘40’S, WILL PAY ACCORDING TO CONDITION, (605) 386-2131

PRICE REDUCED COUNTRY LIVING! 34 ACRES AND LARGE NEWLY REMODELED HOME. 4 MILES NORTHEAST OF BRIDGEPORT, MORRILL COUNTY, NEBRASKA. 24 IRRIGATED ACRES, TREES, HUNTING, GUEST OR RENTAL HOUSE, BARN, EXTRA GARAGE, GRAIN BIN AND MORE.

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633 Acres (+/-) Aurora Co, SD Ideally situated and suited for prime hunting property. 125.3 acres CRP.

118 acres Crawford Co., Iowa...$1,003,000 (Goodrich Township) 90 crop acres & pond 96 acres Crawford Co., Iowa .......$675,000 (Milford Township) 60 crop acres

Call me today #605-350-0413 Dick Shelton - Broker/Owner The Real Estate Connection, Inc. Huron, SD

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237+/- Acres, excellent for hunting on the South side of Niobrara River, creek and excellent views. Good access with REA and Rural Water, Knox County, NE. 160 Acres Northeast of Grove Lake, improved with 50 acres cropland, excellent hunting, creek and trees, Antelope County, NE.

489+/- Acres Irrigated cropland and pasture, Rock County, NE. 160 Acres All grass unit, Brown County, NE. 800 Acres Water Rights Available, Lower Loup NRD

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5006 - RENTAL PROPERTY WANTED TO RENT NE - WANT TO RENT! FATHER ALONG WITH SON (WHO IS HOPING TO GET STARTED FARMING) LOOKING FOR FARM GROUND TO RENT. MODERN EQUIPMENT, WILL PAY GOING RENT PRICE. PLEASE CALL 308-2632361 OR, (308) 991-5184 7001 - SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SALE MT - NEED TICKETS OR PACKAGES FOR THE NFR? DECEMBER 6TH THROUGH THE 15TH. BALCONY SEATS AVAILABLE! BEARTOOTH TRAVEL; CALL BONNIE AT 800554-2303 OR, (406) 445-2303

FARM & RANCH REAL ESTATE SALES & MGT. P. O. BOX 157 ERICSON, NE 68637 OFFICE: 308-653-2018 FAX: 308-653-2019

320 Acres Irrigated cropland, Wheeler County, NE.

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5004 - PASTURE RENT WANTED TO RENT

Excellent soil ratings. Land like this is rarely available. Nearly all tillable.

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MO - FARM BUILDING SALE! SAVE THOUSANDS ON BARNS, IMPLEMENT SHEDS, SHOPS AND GARAGES. FACEBOOK: PERKA BUILDINGS OR CALL, (800) 467-3752 3018 - LUMBER FOR SALE NE - CEDAR LUMBER, GREEN OR KILN DRIED, PINE, BLACK WALNUT, COTTONWOOD & OAK AVAILABLE. CEDAR MULCH CHIPS. PEELED TREATED CEDAR FENCE POST. DRY KILN CEDAR OR PINE SHAVINGS. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. SPRINGVIEW, NE. WE ALSO BUY LOGS. CALL, (402) 497-3571 3030 - OTHER FOR SALE NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS & OTHER GLOVES., (308) 587-2344

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Prime South Dakota Ground 471 Acres (+/-) Hand Co, SD

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